N.J. Admin. Code § 13:35-2A.17

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

Section 13:35-2A.17 - Circumcisions

(a) A licensee who has completed a course as required by (b) below and clinical experience as outlined in (c) below may perform circumcisions.

(b) A licensee who intends to perform circumcisions shall complete a course given by a licensed physician or licensed midwife who has privileges to perform circumcisions in a licensed health care facility. The circumcision course shall include:

1. The theory of circumcisions, including the procedure's benefits and risks, and alternatives to the procedure;

2. Providing informed consent to the parents;

3. Indications and contraindications for circumcision; and

4. Potential complications.

(c) Prior to performing any circumcisions independently as permitted by this section, the licensee shall observe five circumcisions and perform 20 circumcisions under the direct supervision of a licensed physician or a midwife qualified to perform independently pursuant to this section. For purposes of this subsection, "direct supervision" means the presence of, and observation of the procedure by, a licensed physician, or midwife qualified to perform circumcisions, in the location where the circumcision is being performed.

(d) A licensee who intends to perform circumcisions pursuant to (a), (b) and (c) above shall maintain, as part of the licensee's records, documentation which indicates that the licensee has met the education requirements of (b) and (c) above.

(e) A licensee who intends to perform circumcisions pursuant to (a), (b) and (c) above shall amend the clinical guidelines to include circumstances when the licensee may perform circumcisions.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:35-2A.17

New Rule, R.2003 d.210, effective 5/19/2003.
See: 34 New Jersey Register 3433(a), 35 New Jersey Register 2227(a).