N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43G-32.22

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

Section 8:43G-32.22 - Observation service policies and procedures

(a) The hospital shall have a clearly defined plan and written policies and procedures for the use of an observation service that are reviewed at least once every three years, revised as needed, and implemented. These policies and procedures shall include at least:

1. Criteria for admission to and discharge from the service;

2. Professional nursing supervision and nurse staffing;

3. Criteria for length of stay (which shall be less than 24 hours total stay within the hospital unless the patient has been admitted);

4. Quality assurance and review; and

5. Use of beds on an inpatient unit for observation as set forth at 8:43G-32.23(b).

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43G-32.22

New Rule, R.1999 d.436, effective 12/20/1999.
See: 31 N.J.R. 367(a), 31 N.J.R. 614(a), 31 N.J.R. 4293(c).
Amended by R.2005 d.279, effective 9/6/2005.
See: 37 N.J.R. 709(a), 37 N.J.R. 3365(a).
In (a)3, deleted "and"; in (a)4, substituted "; and" for "."; added (a)5.