N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43E-12.7

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

Section 8:43E-12.7 - Assessments of patient need for assisted patient handling

(a) The safe patient handling committee shall:

1. Establish a uniform system of protocols and procedures to be used consistently throughout the facility for conducting patient assessments, which shall include, at a minimum, the following:

i. Identification of who shall be responsible for conducting patient assessments;

ii. Methods to be used to determine strength, physical ability and cognitive ability; preferences; and any special circumstances likely to affect transfer or repositioning tasks; and

iii. Determination of when to perform patient assessments including, at a minimum, at the time of initial admission and whenever there is a change in any of the factors that determine a patient's dependency level;

2. Ensure that the patient assessments are communicated to everyone who may be responsible for lifting, transferring or repositioning that patient; and

3. Ensure that decisions about the selection and appropriate use of equipment shall be based on the patient assessments.

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