N.J. Admin. Code § 10:37F-2.9

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

Section 10:37F-2.9 - Therapeutic environment

(a) The PA shall provide a safe environment, normalized to the extent possible, that shall serve to enhance interaction among staff and consumers.

1. The PA facility shall conform to all Federal, State and local laws and shall provide evidence of satisfactory inspections.

2. The PA shall document that monitoring and follow-up on all safety and health issues identified by inspections or by the PA has occurred.

3. The PA shall document evidence of regular cleaning and maintenance of the facility.

4. Staff trained in CPR and first aid shall be available during program operation.

5. The PA shall have procedures for responding to emergency situations, including assaultive and suicidal behavior and ideation, acute decompensation, and medical emergencies.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10:37F-2.9

Recodified from N.J.A.C. 10:37F-2.7 and amended by R.2006 d.389, effective 11/6/2006.
See: 38 N.J.R. 1990(a), 38 N.J.R. 4694(b).
In the introductory paragraph of (a), substituted "consumers" for "clients".