N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43-14.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 8:43-14.1 - 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 P.L. 1979, c. 500, as codified at NJ.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 P.L. 1979, c. 500, as codified at N.J.S.A. 55:13B-17et 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 NJ.S.A. 52:27G-7.1 et seq., and P.L. 1979, c. 500, as codified at N.J.S.A. 55:13B-17et 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-1et seq., the Rooming and Boarding House Act of 1979. If the resident is 60 years of age or older, the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman shall also be notified at (877) 582-6995, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:27G-7.1et seq. If the resident is less than 60 years of age, the Long-Term Care Complaints Program of the Department shall also be notified at (609) 633-8991 or (800) 792-9770 during business hours or (800) 792-9770 after business hours.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43-14.1

Amended by 51 N.J.R. 1272(a), effective 8/5/2019