N.J. Admin. Code § 10:44B-2.4

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

Section 10:44B-2.4 - Reporting requirements

(a) Any alleged or suspected mistreatment of individuals or boarders shall be reported by the licensee immediately upon discovery to the Division and any other responsible placing agency representatives.

1. After normal business hours, the regional office of the Division shall be contacted at the appropriate hotline number.

2. In the case of minors, allegations of abuse or neglect shall be reported to the Department of Children and Families at 1-877-NJABUSE, as well as to the Division.

3. Suspected abuse or neglect of a person 18 years of age or older who resides in the residence shall be reported to Adult Protective Services at the hotline number and to the Division or placing agency.

(b) The licensee shall immediately notify the responsible placing agency in the event of:

1. The death or emergency removal of an individual or boarder;

2. The admission of the individual or boarder to a hospital, crisis center, or treatment in an emergency room;

3. An individual or boarder being unaccounted for or missing beyond their approved unsupervised time (as reflected in the service plan) for more than one hour;

4. Injuries to an individual or boarder involving sutures, fractures, lost teeth, etc., or other serious injury requiring medical attention;

5. The grossly negative impact of any individual's visits to or with family or friends; and

6. A lapse in the individual's participation or attendance in their day activity that exceeds a duration of five consecutive days, with the exception of a planned vacation and or a documented medical reason.

(c) The licensee shall immediately notify the placing agency and Office of Licensing in the event of:

1. Any change in the licensee's health status, which could negatively affect the licensee's ability to care for the individual;

2. Any police activity in the home or arrest of any occupant of the household; and

3. Significant damage to the residence, such as flooding or fire, mandatory emergency evacuation, or operational breakdown, such as disruption of any vital utility, for example, heat, water, electricity, telephone, etc.

(d) The licensee shall notify the placing agency and the Office of Licensing no later than the next business day in the event of any change in:

1. The occupants in the residence;

2. The licensee's home telephone number; or

3. The licensee's work or volunteer hours.

(e) The licensee shall notify the placing agency and the Office of Licensing no less than 60 days prior to any intent to move, including the new address, telephone number, and date of move, or of any intent to voluntarily cease to operate the home as a community care residence.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10:44B-2.4

New Rule, R.2013 d.062, effective 4/15/2013.
See: 44 N.J.R. 2327(a), 45 N.J.R. 896(b).

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