N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43E-12.11

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

Section 8:43E-12.11 - Equipment selection, usage and maintenance

(a) The safe patient handling committee shall:

1. Recommend equipment selection;

2. Promote and monitor the use and maintenance of the selected equipment;

3. Ensure that healthcare workers and other employees who may handle safe patient handling equipment shall have the opportunity to participate in the selection of equipment by trying out equipment from vendors that allow evaluation prior to purchase.

i. The evaluations of healthcare workers and employees shall be factored into purchasing decisions before the facility determines which equipment to purchase;

4. Establish an evaluation process to determine whether selected assisted patient handling equipment is appropriate for the task to be accomplished, comfortable for the patient and safe and stable for both patient and caregiver;

5. Develop a plan to ensure that equipment users have prompt access to and availability of assisted patient handling equipment; and

6. Develop and implement procedures to ensure that all patient handling equipment shall be used, cleaned, maintained and stored in a safe manner that complies with manufacturer recommendations.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43E-12.11