N.J. Admin. Code § 8:33H-1.17

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

Section 8:33H-1.17 - Environmental and physical plant considerations

(a) Health care facilities shall be designed and constructed in such a manner as to eliminate architectural barriers to care.

(b) Prior to submitting a Certificate of Need application, applicants proposing specialized long-term care beds shall consult with the Department of Community Affairs' Health Care Plan Review Program regarding the architectural design and construction of such projects. In addition to the standard construction requirements for nursing homes, the following shall be required:

1. Specialized care units approved for ventilator care shall have piped-in oxygen, suction equipment, emergency electrical outlets, and additional square footage for ventilator equipment and supplies;

2. Pediatric nursing home units shall include a play room or recreation room and suitable, adaptable space for educational uses such as tutoring; and

3. Specialized care units for residents with severe behavior management problems shall provide easy access to a protected outdoor area, such as a courtyard, patio, or garden.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:33H-1.17

Amended by R.2004 d.354, effective 9/20/2004.
See: 36 New Jersey Register 1641(a), 36 New Jersey Register 4306(a).
In (b), substituted "residents" for "patients" in 3.