N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43J-3.9

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

Section 8:43J-3.9 - Involuntary discharge

(a) The administrator shall provide written notice to a child's parent of a decision to involuntarily discharge the child from the facility at least 30 days prior to the proposed discharge date.

1. The notice shall state the reason for discharge, the right to appeal the determination, and the procedure by which to make such an appeal.

2. A copy of the notice shall be entered in the child's medical record.

(b) The child's parent shall have the right to appeal to the administrator any involuntary discharge from the facility.

1. The appeal shall be in writing and a copy shall be included in the child's medical record with the disposition or resolution of the appeal.

(c) An involuntary discharge for reasons of the welfare of the child or other children shall comply with 8:43J-4.2(a)4.

1. A facility shall not retain a child who manifests a degree of behavioral disorder that causes the facility to reasonably believe that the child is a danger to himself or herself or others or whose behavior would interfere with the health or safety or well-being of other children.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43J-3.9