N.J. Admin. Code § 10:31-2.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 17, September 3, 2024

Section 10:31-2.2 - Functions of an affiliated emergency service (AES)

(a) In addition to the screening service, a geographic area may include one or more affiliated emergency services (AESs). All AESs shall be affiliated by written agreement with the geographic area's screening service. All AESs shall operate in accordance with contractual agreements with the Division and affiliation agreements with the designated screening service. Each AES shall provide all of the following services:

1. Crisis intervention counseling for consumers, family members and/or significant others;

2. Provision of or arrangement for appropriate medical services for consumers receiving care at the AES;

3. Provision and monitoring of medication for the purpose of crisis stabilization and provision for medication until this responsibility is transferred to another agency or service. Medication shall be administered in accordance with 30:4-27.1 1e.a(1) and shall not be given to consumers in non-emergency situations without their consent;

4. Assessment, referral, linkage, and follow-up, which shall include maintenance of contact with all consumers until they are engaged in another service or the crisis has been resolved. The AES shall also:

i. Refer the individual to the most appropriate and least restrictive treatment setting, licensed by the appropriate authority, where applicable, in the consumer's county of residence unless contraindicated. The AES records shall document these efforts;

ii. Facilitate linkage to services in the acute care system; and

iii. Provide linkage to, and necessary follow-up regarding, other mental health and non-mental health services;

5. When an AES believes that a consumer might be in need of involuntary commitment, arrange for screening of the consumer as set forth at N.J.A.C. 10:31-2.3(m); and

6. A hotline, answered directly by clinical staff during peak hours, and forwarded to the designated screening service at other times.

(b) The following services may also be directly provided by the affiliated emergency service:

1. Extended crisis evaluation beds with 24-hour capacity;

2. Follow-up visits to ensure stabilization;

3. Crisis intervention outreach; and

4. Follow-up visits off-site.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10:31-2.2

Amended by 50 N.J.R. 537(a), effective 1/16/2018