N.J. Admin. Code § 8:9-1.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 9, May 6, 2024

Section 8:9-1.3 - Use of precautions in the preparation or handling of a dead body and disinterred remains

(a) As used in this chapter, "Isolation Precautions" means Siegel JD, Rhinehart E, Jackson M, Chiarello L, and the Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee, 2007 Guideline for Isolation Precautions: Preventing Transmission of Infectious Agents in Healthcare Settings (last update June 2019), incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented, available at http://www.cdc.gov/infectioncontrol/pdf/guidelines/isolation-guidelines-H.pdf and at http://www.cdc.gov/infectioncontrol/guidelines/isolation/index.html.

1. As used in the Isolation Precautions, for purposes of this chapter, the term "patient" shall be construed to mean "dead body" or "disinterred remains," as applicable.

(b) In the preparation for burial, other disposition, or transportation of a dead body, and during the handling of or work with disinterred remains, all persons present as authorized pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:36-6.1, regardless of where the handling or preparation occurs, shall adhere to the Isolation Precautions.

(c) All fluids or other matters removed from such body in the process of embalming and any waste material and used disposable nonreusable equipment shall be disposed of in accordance with all applicable State, Federal and local laws and regulations governing medical and infectious waste.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:9-1.3

Amended by R.1991 d.130, effective 3/18/1991.
See: 22 N.J.R. 3458(a), 23 N.J.R. 888(a).
Added use of precautions according to the Centers for Disease Control recommendations.
Amended by R.2007 d.58, effective 2/5/2007.
See: 38 N.J.R. 3399(a), 39 N.J.R. 389(a).
Section was "Preparation of a dead body". Rewrote the section.
Notice of readoption with technical change, effective 12/20/2021.
See: 53 N.J.R. 2190(a).