N.J. Admin. Code § 10:94-3.6

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 10:94-3.6 - Diabetic Eye Disease Detection Program

(a) The Diabetic Eye Disease Detection Program is a free service co-sponsored by the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the New Jersey Department of Health. It promotes outreach activities for the early detection of individuals with diabetic eye disease in partnership with community-based organizations throughout the State. The program arranges for the follow-up needed to address the complications associated with diabetic disease.

(b) The Commission shall ensure appropriate personnel for the program to include:

1. A general ophthalmologist; and or an ophthalmologist specializing in retinal diseases; and or an optometrist certified by New Jersey Optometric Association for retinal examinations;

2. Registered nurses;

3. Technicians (for tonometry and visual acuity testing);

4. Volunteers for non-medical assistance; and

5. A follow-up specialist.

(c) The Commission shall ensure appropriate equipment for the program.

(d) The Commission shall provide the following services to encourage participants found to have medical/eye problems to seek needed treatment:

1. The Commission shall furnish participants with general information on eye health and post-screening instructions depending on the outcome of the screening;

2. The Commission shall furnish a list of local eye specialists, if needed;

3. The Commission shall furnish information about self-help groups;

4. For those found to have abnormal blood pressure, the Commission shall refer them to co-sponsoring hospital's hypertension screening unit; and

5. The Commission shall furnish screening results to a participant's physician, if requested by the participant.

(e) The Commission shall give follow up letters to all participants who were determined to have eye problems. These letters should be mailed or faxed back to Project BEST.

(f) The following participants shall be referred to the appropriate Commission office for follow up:

1. Those who are found with diabetic eye disease and need treatment and cannot afford the treatment; and

2. Those whose eye screening data suggests Commission eligibility for other services.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10:94-3.6

Amended by 47 N.J.R. 1867(c), effective 7/20/2015