N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43G-19.35

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

Section 8:43G-19.35 - Infectious nursery

(a) An infectious isolation nursery shall be available in at least one level of nursery care.

(b) The infectious isolation nursery shall be an enclosed and separate room within the nursery unit with provision for observation of the neonate from adjacent nurseries or control area.

(c) The isolation nursery shall be served by an anteroom that contains a freestanding handwashing sink with hands free controls and separate storage facilities for clean and soiled materials and gowns.

(d) One oxygen outlet, one medical air outlet and one vacuum outlet shall be provided for each infant station.

(e) Two duplex receptacles shall be provided for each infant station.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43G-19.35

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-19.50 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-19.35, Physical plant general compliance for new construction, alteration or renovation for newborn care, recodified to N.J.A.C. 8:43G-19.29.