01/05/21

Permits licensed pharmacists to order and administer, and registered pharmacy interns and pharmacy externs to administer, FDA approved COVID vaccines to patients three years of age or older. Licensed pharmacists, registered pharmacy interns, and pharmacy externs must comply with the requirements of N.J.A.C. 13:39-4.21 to order or administer COVID vaccines.

Concurrent with the end of the state of emergency or the public health emergency declared in Executive Order #103, whichever is later unless earlier terminated by the Director.

01/05/21

Permits licensed pharmacists, registered pharmacy interns, and pharmacy externs to administer vaccines and related emergency medications, limited to diphenhydramine and epinephrine, to children three through seventeen years of age pursuant to requirements of N.J.A.C. 13:39-4.21.

Concurrent with the end of the state of emergency or the public health emergency declared in Executive Order #103, whichever is later unless earlier terminated by the Director.

02/19/21

Permits certified medical assistants to administer a COVID-19 vaccine to a patient under supervision by a health care practitioner.

Concurrent with the end of the state of emergency or the public health emergency declared in Executive Order #103, whichever is later unless earlier terminated by the Acting Director.

02/19/21

Permits student in good standing who is matriculated or actively enrolled in medical school; a physician assistant program; or a degree-granting nursing program in an institution of higher education, non-degree-granting registered professional nurse (R.N.) program, or licensed practical nurse (L.P.N.) program approved by the Board of Nursing, to administer a COVID-19 vaccine to a patient under supervision by a health care practitioner.

Concurrent with the end of the state of emergency or the public health emergency declared in Executive Order #103, whichever is later unless earlier terminated by the Acting Director.

06/03/21

The Division of Consumer Affairs issued a Superseding Administrative Order which expands the health care workforce available to administer COVID-19 vaccines. Midwives, veterinarians, reactivated retirees, and out-of-state licensees who practiced within the last five years are permitted to administer COVID-19 vaccines upon direction from a doctor of medicine, doctor of osteopathic medicine (D.O.), registered nurse, advanced practice nurse, physician assistant, or pharmacist.

Concurrent with the end of the state of emergency or the public health emergency declared in Executive Order #103, whichever is later unless earlier terminated by the Acting Director.

12/14/21

The Division of Consumer Affairs issued an Administrative Order modifying AO-2021-02 to permit pharmacy technicians to administer childhood vaccines and related emergency medications, limited to diphenhydramine and epinephrine, to children three through seventeen years of age, and FDA approved COVID-19 vaccines to patients ages three and older. Also pharmacy technicians shall be authorized to administer COVID-19 therapeutics that are FDA approved, authorized or licensed, subject to certain conditions.

January 11, 2022, unless extended by concurrent resolution of the legislature pursuant to P.L. 2021, c. 103

As of 5:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26, elective surgeries and elective invasive procedures may resume. This rule establishes standards for the safe provision of in-person, office-based health care and mitigating the spread of COVID-19.

06/18/20

The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs has issued an Administrative Order which establishes practices and precautions for licensed veterinarians to protect patients, clients, veterinarians, and office staff from the continued risks posed by COVID-19.

07/13/20

Permits recent graduates of certain social work and professional counselor schools to obtain an emergency graduate license.

Concurrent with the end of the state of emergency or public health emergency declared in Executive Order #103, whichever is later, unless earlier terminated by the Director.

07/29/20

Waives on-site direct, face-to-face evaluations of audiologist and/or speech-language pathologist temporary licensees, on location face-to-face contact with and observation of occupational therapy assistants, and on-site supervision of physical therapist assistants.  Supervision may instead be provided via electronic means.        

Concurrent with the end of the state of emergency or public health emergency declared in Executive Order #103, whichever is later, unless earlier terminated by the Director.

10/26/20

Administrative Order allowing pharmacy interns and pharmacy externs to administer influenza vaccines to patients over age 7 and under age 18 (with prescription requirements for children between ages 7 and 9), and administer all authorized vaccines, including for influenza, to eligible patients who are 18 and older.        

Concurrent with the end of the state of emergency or public health emergency declared in Executive Order #103, whichever is later.

05/07/21

The Division of Consumer Affairs issued an Administrative Order which, among other things, makes clear to health care practitioners the need to continually assess community spread of COVID-19 while balancing patients' health care needs, and clarifies that patients may be accompanied by companions as needed, including during pregnancy-related care. The Administrative Order also ensures that standards for operation of office-based practices enforced by the Division are consistent with current CDC guidance, New Jersey Department of Health guidance, and Executive Order 192 concerning workplace safety.

Concurrent with the end of the state of emergency or public health emergency declared in Executive Order #103, whichever is later.

07/06/21

Rescinds DCA-AO-2020-20 and permits licensed veterinarians to provide the full scope of veterinary services without having to follow protocols to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Under the new Order, the protocols to reduce the spread of COVID-19 will change from a requirement imposed by Order to recommendations for best practices.

January 11, 2022, unless extended pursuant to P.L. 2021, c.104, or earlier terminated by the Acting Director.

07/22/22

The Division of Consumer Affairs issued an Administrative Order which, among other things, makes clear that all health care professionals shall be required to practice in a manner that is consistent with all applicable guidance related to COVID-19 issued by the CDC, NJDOH, OSHA, and their local health department. Additionally, all health care professionals should monitor indicia of community spread as reflected by the statewide weekly Variant Weekly Surveillance Reports and the CDC Community Levels, and adjust office practices in a manner consistent with CDC and NJDOH recommendations based on the level of community spread.

Concurrent with the end of the state of emergency declared pursuant to Executive Order No. 103 (EO 103), or upon modification or revocation by the Division of Consumer Affairs, whichever is sooner.

Temporary waiver of rule to allow industry to sell winter-blend fuel until May 1/20.

Temporary reinstatement and extension of the validity of temporary permits issued by the Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling that expired on or after March 9, 2020, and extension of validity of temporary permits set to expire on or after September 1, 2020, by one year after date of original expiration.

Pharmacists may now dispense up to a 30-day supply of Schedule II CDS upon the oral order of a prescriber.  In addition, consistent with waivers issued by the United States Drug Enforcement Administration, follow up paper prescriptions may be submitted within 15 days, and may be submitted via facsimile.  This waiver does NOT apply to "initial" opioid prescriptions for pain; it is only applicable for patients being treated for "chronic" pain.

Permits temporary permit holders and vocational-technical school graduates to obtain licenses from Cosmetology Board without having passed practical examination if their supervisors/teachers submit attestation; allows applicants to obtain a second temporary permit; and waives temporary permit fee.  

Concurrent with the end of the state of emergency or public health emergency declared in Executive Order #103, whichever is later, unless earlier terminated by the Director.

Allows the Board of Cosmetology and Hairstyling to issue temporary permits to applicants for licensure as teachers and waives the temporary permit fee. Applicants who have taken and failed the practical examination are not eligible for a temporary permit.

Concurrent with the end of the state of emergency or public health emergency declared in Executive Order #103, whichever is later, unless earlier terminated by the Acting Director.