N.J. Stat. § 30:1-15.4

1. As used in this act: “Administrative neglect” means the failure of an authorized provider or a licensed provider to ensure proper and sufficient development, monitoring, oversight, and staff training in accordance with all applicable State and federal laws, regulations, and published policies related to the health, safety, and well-being of an individual with developmental disabilities regardless of whether abuse, neglect, or exploitation can be substantiated. “Authorized provider” refers to any service provider agency authorized by the division to provide services to adults with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, or both, through the division’s fee-for-service system or contracts. “Department” means the Department of Human Services. “Division” means the Division of Developmental Disabilities in the Department of Human Services. “Division authorization” refers to the division’s authorization of a service provider agency to provide services to adults with developmental disabilities through the division’s fee-for-service system or contracts. “Licensed provider” means an individual, partnership, or corporation that is licensed by the department, and is responsible for providing services associated with the operation of a community-based residential program for individuals with developmental disabilities. “Major injury” means an injury that requires treatment that can only be performed at a hospital, and which may additionally include admission to the hospital for further treatment or observation. “Moderate injury” means an injury that does not constitute a major injury, but which requires treatment, beyond basic first aid, that can only be performed by a health care professional. L.2025, c.280, s.1.