N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:22-2.6

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 9, May 6, 2024

Section 10A:22-2.6 - Availability of records and information to staff

(a) Information from inmate records shall be provided to staff who have a clear and specific need to know the information for use in connection with their work responsibilities as determined by the Administrator or designee. The amount of information necessary or relevant for staff performance of duties shall be determined by the Administrator or designee.

(b) Medical and mental health records or information shall be provided as determined by the Administrator and the responsible health authority and as limited below:

1. The complete file shall be available to medical or mental health staff involved in treating the inmate and/or drafting reports concerning the inmate's condition; and

2. Medical or mental health information may be made available to Department of Corrections staff to whom the information is relevant in connection with the staff person's need to make a decision concerning the inmate such as, but not limited to, job placement, and discipline. Only that amount of information that is necessary shall be provided to authorized staff.

(c) In the event a question arises as to the disclosure of medical or mental health information to staff, the question shall be referred to the Department of Corrections, Director of Health Services for review and decision which shall be final.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:22-2.6

Amended by R.2004 d.317, effective 8/16/2004.
See: 36 N.J.R. 1869(a), 36 N.J.R. 3880(b).
In (a), deleted "and parolee" following "from inmate"; in (b)2, substituted "and discipline" for "discipline and parole"; in (c), substituted "Department of Corrections Health Services Supervisor" for "Administrator".
Amended by R.2009 d.272, effective 9/8/2009.
See: 41 N.J.R. 2202(a), 41 N.J.R. 3301(b).
In (c), substituted ", Director of Health Services" for "Health Services Supervisor".