N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43E-12.4

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 11, June 3, 2024

Section 8:43E-12.4 - Establishment of the safe patient handling program

(a) A covered health care facility shall establish a safe patient handling program to reduce the risk of injury to both patients and health care workers in the facility.

(b) The covered facility shall designate a representative of administration who shall be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the safe patient handling program.

(c) The representative shall ensure that the covered facility supports the program by providing assistance that includes:

1. Recognizing problems related to patient handling;

2. Developing clear goals;

3. Assigning responsibilities to designated staff members;

4. Allocating fiscal resources for planning and training;

5. Allocating fiscal resources for the purchase, implementation and maintenance of the required equipment in the time allowed; and

6. Ensuring follow-up and revisions to the plan.

(d) A covered facility shall allow employee input regarding the program through means developed by the safe patient handling committee.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43E-12.4