New Seizure Preparedness Legislation
New Jersey passed legislation November 2023, that addresses the issue of seizures in the workplace and provides employers with the option to display a seizure and epilepsy awareness or poster in the workplace. The poster will outline important facts that employers and employees should recognize: Epilepsy is not contagious and cannot be transferred to another person If medication is taken regularly, most individuals will not experience a seizure The poster also outlines that in the event a seizure does occur: Remember to turn the person on their side Remove any objects on the person Position a pillow or something soft under the person’s head Stay calm and time the seizure This poster should be released in February 2024. Source: GovDocs reported on January 30, 2024.