N.J. Admin. Code § 5:15-3.7

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 19, October 7, 2024

Section 5:15-3.7 - Information and referral services

(a) The licensee shall have knowledge of, and provide referrals to, community resources which can assist each resident to maintain or improve his or her level of functioning.

(b) Information and referral services shall include:

1. Making referrals to services from public and private sources for medical, housing, social, legal, and welfare services;

2. Cooperating with providers of services essential to residents; and

3. Assisting residents to secure services needed if reasonably possible.

(c) The licensee shall utilize and cooperate with external legal and social service providers and shall:

1. Permit residents to meet in private with service providers;

2. In no way inhibit access to residents who need and desire services, unless such access is denied based on the criteria set forth in 5:15-3.8;

3. Cooperate with service providers in executing a plan for service for individual residents.

N.J. Admin. Code § 5:15-3.7