N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43G-18.2

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

Section 8:43G-18.2 - Nursing care policies and procedures

(a) The hospital shall have written policies and procedures for the nursing care service that guide nursing practices in the hospital. These policies shall be reviewed at least once every three years, revised more frequently as needed, and implemented. These policies and procedures shall conform with the Nurse Practice Act, 45:11-23 and 13:37-1.4, 6.1, 6.2, 13.1 and 13.2.

(b) The hospital's current clinical and administrative nursing policies and procedures shall be available to all nursing personnel on each patient care unit at all times.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43G-18.2

Amended by R.1999 d.436, effective 12/20/1999.
See: 31 New Jersey Register 367(a), 31 New Jersey Register 614(a), 31 New Jersey Register 4293(c).
In (a), substituted "at least once every three years, revised more frequently" for "annually, revised" following "reviewed" in the first sentence.