N.J. Admin. Code § 10:44B-2.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 10:44B-2.3 - Alternates

(a) The licensee shall identify an alternate, or alternates, 18 years of age or older to assume the licensee's responsibilities when the licensee is absent.

1. Prior to utilizing an alternate, the licensee shall provide the name, address, last four digits of the Social Security number, and telephone number of all alternates to the placing agency.

i. Whenever the licensee adds or removes an alternate, the placing agency shall be notified immediately.

ii. Only persons identified to, and approved by, the Office of Licensing and placing agency shall act as an alternate or alternates.

2. An alternate shall be available in case of emergency.

3. The licensee shall not delegate skill training responsibilities to the alternate or alternates.

4. The alternate or alternates shall read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to assume the licensee's responsibilities.

5. The alternate shall be of sound physical, mental, and emotional health.

6. Only alternates who have successfully completed training arranged by the placing agency shall administer medications to an individual or individuals.

(b) The Department may allow alternates who have been convicted of any offenses listed at N.J.A.C. 10:44B-1.4(h)1 and 2 to provide care to individuals in a community care residence, only in accordance with the terms of the Rehabilitated Convicted Offenders Act, N.J.S.A. 2A:168A-1 et seq.

(c) No person shall serve as an alternate who has been adjudged civilly or criminally liable for abuse, neglect, or exploitation of another person, or whose name appears on the Central Registry.

(d) At a minimum, the licensee shall assure that all alternates are familiar with the licensee's residence, the individual, their needs and capabilities, the requirement that all information regarding individuals is kept confidential, emergency procedures (including, but not limited to, fire evacuation procedures), and the requirement to call 911 in the event of a life-threatening emergency in accordance with Danielle's Law.

(e) The regular use of an alternate for more than six consecutive hours is prohibited unless the following conditions are met:

1. The alternate has completed an approved training in accordance with 10:44B-1.4(k);

2. The alternate provides an annual medical form, which shall meet the requirements of 10:44B-2.1(a)3 i;

3. The alternate is an occupant of the licensee's residence; and

4. The alternate is only used during the normal bedtime hours of the individuals placed into the home.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10:44B-2.3

Amended by R.1990 d.359, effective 7/16/1990.
See: 22 N.J.R. 756(a), 22 N.J.R. 2164(b).
Stylistic revisions throughout.
Revised (f)9i. regarding monthly reports.
In (f)11: Added language regarding Mantoux Test.
Added (f)15 on Respite Care.
Repeal and New Rule, R.2013 d.062, effective 4/15/2013.
See: 44 N.J.R. 2327(a), 45 N.J.R. 896(b).
Section was "Records".

Amended by 55 N.J.R. 52(b), effective 1/3/2023