N.J. Admin. Code § 5:27A-14.1

Current through Register Vol. 57, No. 1, January 6, 2025

Section 5:27A-14.1 - Policies and procedures regarding resident rights

(a) The facility shall establish and implement written policies regarding the rights and responsibilities of residents, and shall be responsible for developing and adhering to procedures implementing such policies. These policies and procedures and a copy of N.J.S.A. 55:13B-17 et seq. shall be given to residents and their next of kin and/or sponsors and/or guardians, and to each member of the facility's staff. These policies and procedures and N.J.S.A. 55:13B-17 et seq. shall also be conspicuously posted in the facility.

(b) Each employee of the facility, upon employment, shall receive inservice education concerning the implementation of policies and procedures regarding resident rights.

(c) The facility shall comply with all applicable State and Federal statutes, rules, and regulations concerning resident rights, including N.J.S.A. 52:27G-7.1 et seq. and 55:13B-17 et seq.

(d) Any suspected case of resident abuse or exploitation shall be reported to the county welfare agency, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 55:13B-1 et seq., The Rooming and Boarding House Act of 1979. If the resident is 60 years of age or older, the State of New Jersey Office of the Ombudsman for the Institutionalized Elderly shall also be notified at 1-877-582-6995, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:27G-7.1 et seq. If the resident is less than 60 years of age, the Residential Health Care Evaluation Program of the Department shall also be notified at (609) 633-6251.

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