N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43E-13.4

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

Section 8:43E-13.4 - Mandatory use of Universal Transfer Form

(a) A licensed healthcare facility or program shall use the Universal Transfer Form, HFEL-7, provided as N.J.A.C. 8:43E-13 Appendix, incorporated herein by reference, and available on the Department's website at http://web.doh.state.nj.us/apps2/forms/, in either paper or electronic version, whenever a patient is transferred to another licensed healthcare facility or program.

1. Emergency departments are exempt from mandatory use of the Universal Transfer Form, but shall follow hospital procedures regarding documentation.

(b) A licensed healthcare facility or program shall complete all sections of the Universal Transfer Form, to the best of the licensed healthcare facility or program's ability.

1. The Universal Transfer Form is not complete if medication information is not attached.

(c) A licensed healthcare facility or program shall send a completed, paper copy of the Universal Transfer Form with a patient when a patient is transferred.

(d) A licensed healthcare facility or program shall retain a completed copy of the Universal Transfer Form sent with a patient when a patient is transferred as part of the patient's medical record.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43E-13.4