N.J. Admin. Code § 10:91-5.10

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

Section 10:91-5.10 - Critical incidents involving clients

(a) A critical incident means the occurrence of serious accidental injuries to clients or suspected offenses involving injury to clients or their property. Such incidents may include professional medical treatment, loss of consciousness or restriction of activity or motion.

(b) Incidents shall be verbally reported immediately to the Commission's Executive Director or designee. This initial verbal notification, which is to be followed by a written report within 24 hours, shall be the responsibility of the Commission staff person who first learns of the occurrence of a critical incident, or his or her supervisor or manager and shall include:

1. The names and relationships of the persons involved;

2. The time, date and location of the incident;

3. A description of what occurred; and

4. The steps taken or to be taken to deal with the situation.

(c) All critical incidents shall be reported immediately by the Commission to the Commissioner of the Department of Human Services and the Office of Public Information.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10:91-5.10