N.J. Admin. Code § 10:37-6.88

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 19, October 7, 2024

Section 10:37-6.88 - Services requiring prior approval

(a) As of July 1, 1981, no State-funded mental health program element shall be permitted to use psychosurgery, insulin therapy, electroconvulsive therapy, seclusion, and/or physical restraints, until such time as the Director of the Agency submits a written description of the proposed policies and procedures concerning the use of such modalities, and the Division of Mental Health and Hospitals approves them in writing. General, procedural approval must be sought and received prior to implementation. Any subsequent modification in procedures requiring prior approval must be re-submitted to the Division for approval.

(b) The Division shall review proposed policies and procedures within three days of their receipt by the Division.