N.J. Admin. Code § 8:31B-4.73

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 11, June 3, 2024

Section 8:31B-4.73 - Obstetric Acute Care Unit (OBS)

(a) Function:

1. The provision of care to the mother before, during, and following delivery on the basis of physicians' orders and approved nursing care plans is provided in the Obstetric Acute Care Unit. Obstetrics may include services to clean gynecological patients treated in beds licensed by the Department as obstetrics.

2. All revenue generated from charge differentials between private and semi-private rooms (except those assigned for medical necessity) is to be reported as a reconciliation per instructions in N.J.A.C. 8:31B-4, Part IV. Medical and Surgical Supplies should be reported in accordance with 8:31B-4.55.

3. Functions include instructing of mothers in postnatal care and care of the newborn; feeding of patients; collecting of sputum, urine and feces samples; monitoring of vital life signs; operating of specialized equipment related to this function; preparing of equipment and assistance of physician in changing of dressings and cleansing of wounds and incisions; observing and recording emotional stability of patients; assisting in bathing patients and helping into and out of bed; observing patients for reaction of drugs; administering specified medication; infusing I.V. fluids; answering of patients' call signals; and keeping patients' room (personal effects) in order.

(b) Units of Service: Patients (Admissions and Transfers In) Patient Days.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:31B-4.73

Amended by 50 N.J.R. 1494(a), effective 7/2/2018