N.J. Admin. Code § 13:37-14.18

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

Section 13:37-14.18 - Power of attorney; financial misconduct

(a) A certified homemaker-home health aide shall not have power of attorney over a client or former client.

(b) A certified homemaker-home health aide shall not accept a monetary loan from a client or former client.

(c) Any time a certified homemaker-home health aide is given money in an amount greater than $ 50.00, or a gift valued at greater than $ 50.00, directly by a client, a client's family, or a client's guardian, the certified homemaker-home health aide must document:

1. The amount of money or value of the gift;

2. The date the gift was provided; and

3. The name and signature of the client, client's family member, or client's guardian who provided the gift.

(d) The documentation required at (c) above shall be:

1. Signed by the certified homemaker-home health aide and a representative of the agency that employs the homemaker-home health aide;

2. Maintained by the agency that employs the homemaker-home health aide; and

3. Provided to the Board upon request.

(e) Failure to comply with (a), (b), (c), or (d) above shall be deemed professional misconduct pursuant to N.J.S.A. 45:1-21(e).

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:37-14.18

Adopted by 54 N.J.R. 1415(a), effective 7/18/2022