N.J. Stat. § 26:2H-14.10
As used in this act:
"Assisted patient handling" means patient handling using: mechanical patient handling equipment including, but not limited to, electric beds, portable base and ceiling track-mounted full body sling lifts, stand assist lifts, and mechanized lateral transfer aids; and patient handling aids including, but not limited to, gait belts with handles, sliding boards and surface friction-reducing devices.
"Covered health care facility" means a general or special hospital or nursing home licensed by the Department of Health and Senior Services pursuant to P.L. 1971, c.136 (C.26:2H-1 et al.), a State developmental center and a State or county psychiatric hospital.
"Health care worker" means an individual who is employed by a covered health care facility whose job duties entail patient handling.
"Patient" means a patient or resident at a covered health care facility.
"Patient handling" means the lifting, transferring, repositioning, transporting or moving of a patient in a covered health care facility.
"Unassisted patient handling" means patient handling using a health care worker's body strength without the use of mechanical patient handling equipment or patient handling aids.
N.J.S. § 26:2H-14.10