N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43G-19.33

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

Section 8:43G-19.33 - Neonatal admission/observation/continuing care nursery or area

(a) There shall be an admission/observation/continuing care nursery available for infants who are stable but require frequent feedings or close observation. This nursery may be located in the normal newborn nursery or may be provided in a separate area.

(b) If the admission/observation/continuing care nursery is provided in a separate area, the following physical plant requirements shall be followed:

1. There shall be a minimum of 24 square feet of floor area exclusive of auxiliary work areas for each infant station with a minimum of three feet between bassinets;

2. One oxygen outlet, one medical air outlet and one vacuum outlet shall be provided for each infant station;

3. Two duplex electrical receptacles shall be provided for each infant station;

4. A hands-free handwashing sink shall be provided in the room; and

5. This area shall be served by a connecting workroom.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43G-19.33

New Rule, R.1990 d.422, effective 9/4/1990.
See: 21 New Jersey Register 3642(a), 22 New Jersey Register 2705(a).
Recodified from N.J.A.C. 8:43G-19.47 and 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).
Rewrote the section. Former N.J.A.C. 8:43G-19.33, Obstetric/non-obstetric mix patient services, recodified to N.J.A.C. 8:43G-19.28.