N.J. Admin. Code § 10:45-6.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 12, June 17, 2024

Section 10:45-6.1 - Duty to inform BGS

(a) The service component staff, community care providers and provider agency staff shall inform BGS staff promptly and comprehensively regarding any significant life events, proposed changes to residence or program or unusual incidents involving individuals being served by BGS including, but not limited to, the following areas:

1. Medical issues, as follows:

i. Changes in an individual's medical, psychiatric, behavioral or emotional status;

ii. Changes in prescribed medication;

iii. Additional diagnoses identified;

iv. Hospitalizations; and

v. Significant or new specialist's appointments/consultations;

2. Program issues, as follows:

i. A minimum of two weeks notification of service plan meeting;

ii. Advanced notice of IDT meetings and nature of the IDT issue;

iii. Advanced notice of proposed changes in residence or program, transfer or discharge;

iv. Advanced notice of proposed respite placement; and

v. Problems or changes in residence or program including, but not limited to:

(1) Behavior problems;

(2) Emergency respite placement; and

(3) Chronic absenteeism;

3. Family issues, as follows:

i. Family concerns/issues;

ii. Changes in family information; and

iii. Reappearance of family;

4. Unusual incidents; and

5. Changes in case manager.

(b) Service component, community care provider and agency staff shall advise BGS of the following within one working day:

1. Clinical conclusion that the individual no longer needs a guardian;

2. The request of an individual to see his or her BGS guardian;

3. Missing status or failure to return from vacation;

4. Alleged or suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation or denial of rights;

5. Serious illness or injury;

6. Emergency placement or respite; and

7. Death, including the circumstances, cause, results or investigation, if any.

(c) Failure to notify BGS of events listed in this section shall be considered a violation of the individual's rights and, therefore, reportable as an unusual incident.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10:45-6.1