N.J. Admin. Code § 10:37F-2.7

Current through Register Vol. 57, No. 1, January 6, 2025

Section 10:37F-2.7 - Management functions

(a) In addition to meeting the management requirements as promulgated in N.J.A.C. 10:37D, the PA shall also perform the following management functions:

1. Data on consumer characteristics, such as diagnosis, cultural and communication issues and service needs in addition to partial care; program utilization; and outcomes shall be collected, analyzed and used for program design;

2. Consumer input from consumer satisfaction surveys, exit interviews and other mechanisms shall be utilized by management;

3. Structured and informal opportunities for consumer input and participation, such as consumer management, organization or town meetings, shall be provided;

4. Staff input regarding program design, development, or changes shall be solicited through supervisory meetings, team meetings, and other mechanisms utilized by management;

5. Staff and consumer involvement and participation in larger "systems-oriented" activities, such as conferences, seminars, workshops, or membership in local, State, or national organizations shall be encouraged whenever possible;

6. The PA shall conduct regularly scheduled meetings for staff and consumers to discuss program issues; and

7. The PA shall develop written policies and procedures regarding the release of confidential consumer information within the program and among other consumers and staff. These policies and procedures shall comply with all related Federal and State statutes and any Department rules.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10:37F-2.7

Recodified from N.J.A.C. 10:37F-2.5 and amended by R.2006 d.389, effective 11/6/2006.
See: 38 N.J.R. 1990(a), 38 N.J.R. 4694(b).
Substituted "consumer" for "client" throughout; in (a)1, substituted "partial care" for "Partial Care"; in (a)6 and (a)7, substituted "consumers" for "clients". Former N.J.A.C. 10:37F-2.7, Therapeutic environment, recodified to N.J.A.C. 10:37F-2.9.