N.J. Admin. Code § 8:36-23.8

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 8:36-23.8 - Notification requirements

(a) When known, and with the resident's consent, the resident's family, guardian, and/or designated responsible person or designated agency shall be notified promptly in the event of the following:

1. The resident acquires an acute illness requiring medical care;

2. Any serious accident, criminal act, or incident occurs which involves the resident and results in serious harm or injury or results in the resident's arrest or detention. The Certificate of Need and Licensing Program shall also be notified in writing of these events;

3. The resident is discharged from the program; or

4. The resident expires. The assisted living program shall have a written procedure established with the program site to ensure that dual notifications of death do not occur.

(b) Notification of any occurrence noted in (a) above shall be documented in the resident's record. The documentation with regard to an occurrence noted in (a)4 above shall include confirmation and written documentation of that notification.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:36-23.8

Amended by 54 N.J.R. 54(a), effective 1/3/2022