N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43A-10.1

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

Section 8:43A-10.1 - Provision of counseling services

(a) The facility shall provide, directly or through written agreement or through a documented referral mechanism, dietary counseling and social work services. All patients who have been identified as needing, or who have requested, other counseling services such as, but not limited to, genetic, psychological, and drug abuse counseling shall be referred to appropriate providers.

(b) The facility shall establish and implement written policies and procedures concerning the identification of the need for counseling services and referral to counseling services. The policies and procedures, which shall be reviewed at least annually, shall include, but not be limited to, policies and procedures for the following:

1. The provision, direction, and method to assure the quality of counseling services provided to patients;

2. The development and implementation of written objectives, standards of practice, and an organizational plan for counseling services;

3. Coordinating and integrating the counseling services with other patient care services in the facility and with services in the community to provide a continuum of care for the patient;

4. Staff orientation and staff education programs for the counseling staff; and

5. Entering in the patient's medical record:

i. The counseling service elements of the patient plan of care; and

ii. Clinical notes.

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