N.J. Admin. Code § 8:111-23.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 12, June 17, 2024

Section 8:111-23.1 - Provision of volunteer services

(a) Residential substance use disorders treatment facilities may provide volunteer services as an integral part of its services.

1. Volunteers shall not provide direct client care or treatment services in lieu of staff as required by this chapter.

2. Volunteers shall not administer medications.

3. Volunteers shall not be used to restrain clients.

(b) The facility shall provide initial orientation and continuing in-service education for volunteers including, but not limited to, the following topics:

1. Emergency plans and procedures;

2. Client confidentiality;

3. The infection prevention and control program; and

4. Program policies and procedures relating to the tasks or duties the volunteers will perform.

(c) The facility shall ensure that client confidentiality is maintained when volunteers have access to client clinical records or other identifying information, in accordance with its policies and all applicable laws.

(d) Volunteers shall not receive gifts or gratuities from clients.

(e) Volunteers who function as counselor-interns will perform their duties in accordance with established professional training, clinical care, supervision requirements and the rules set forth in this subchapter.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:111-23.1

Recodified from 10:161A-23.1 53 N.J.R. 2208(a), effective 12/20/2021