N.J. Admin. Code § 8:36-15.7

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

Section 8:36-15.7 - Record of death

(a) Whenever a resident dies in the assisted living residence, the administrator or the administrator's designee shall:

1. Promptly notify a family member, guardian or other designated person of the death of the resident. Notification shall be made at the time of the occurrence, and the time between the resident's death and notification shall not exceed one hour; and

2. Include in the resident's record written documentation from the physician of the date and time of death, the name of the person who pronounced the death, disposition of the body, and a record of notification of the family. The administrator or administrator's designee shall include in the record of notification of the family confirmation and written documentation of that notification.

(b) A physician, registered nurse or paramedic may make a determination and pronouncement of death in accordance with 13:35-6.2(d) and (e).

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:36-15.7