N.J. Admin. Code § 8:135-1.8

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

Section 8:135-1.8 - Level IV definition, criteria, and program structure

(a) A patient who warrants supervision at Level IV:

1. Poses no or minimal risk of harm to self, others, or property; and

2. May be discharged upon finalization of after-care and housing plans.

(b) A patient who is assigned to supervision Level IV is expected to initiate attendance and appropriate participation at approved activities on-unit, off-unit, or off-grounds, without staff escort.

1. The treatment team shall recommend the programs and activities for the patient.

(c) In addition to the risk factors associated with supervision Levels I, II, and III, factors that the treatment team is to consider in determining the appropriateness of assigning a patient to supervision Level IV include, but are not limited to:

1. No recent instances of substance abuse;

2. Oriented to and capable of utilizing community or transportation services;

3. Patient exhibits sound judgment under reasonable conditions;

4. Patient exhibits accountability and responsibility through adherence to treatment plan program schedule;

5. History of alcohol and substance abuse or of treatment non-compliance;

6. Past history of violence, threats towards identifiable third parties; or

7. No physical or medical contraindications.

(d) The programming and activities in which a patient who is assigned to supervision Level IV is to participate are the least structured.

1. Staff shall evaluate the patient's behavior for compliance with the patient's schedule.

2. Direct supervision of the patient shall decrease.

3. The overall program of a patient who is assigned to supervision Level IV typically comprises community-based programs and activities (such as transitional programs, community day programs, and community trips) and larger group activities.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:135-1.8

Recodified from N.J.A.C. 10:36-1.7 and amended by R.2003 d.236, effective 7/7/2003.
See: 34 New Jersey Register 4290(a), 35 New Jersey Register 2903(a).
Rewrote the section.

Amended and recodified from 10:36-1.8 by 55 N.J.R. 2258(b), effective 11/9/2023