N.J. Admin. Code § 10:54-6.6

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 19, October 7, 2024

Section 10:54-6.6 - HealthStart maternity care certificate; physicians or nurse midwives in private practice

(a) Physicians and certified nurse midwives in private practice shall meet the requirements in 10:54-6.5, except they may provide just the medical care component as long as they have entered into a written agreement with a single HealthStart provider who shall provide the HealthStart Health Support Services component. This agreement shall delineate which party shall take primary responsibility for the provision of all HealthStart services.

1. Separate certificates for each component shall be issued.

2. Two sites may be utilized only when one site for the provision of services is not feasible.

(b) If two sites are utilized, a case conference on each patient, including but not limited to, the medical practitioner and case coordinator, shall occur whenever there is a change in the Care Plan, but at least once a trimester.

(c) Additionally, if two sites are utilized, following each visit, a summary report, including pertinent findings, identification of problem(s), follow-up needs and amendments to the Care Plan shall be communicated and documented between the case coordinator and obstetrical provider.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10:54-6.6