N.J. Admin. Code § 8:36-5.15

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 9, May 6, 2024

Section 8:36-5.15 - Notification requirements

(a) The resident's family, guardian, and/or designated responsible person or community agency shall be notified, when known, and with the resident's consent, immediately after the occurrence, in the event of the following:

1. The resident acquires an acute illness requiring medical care;

2. Any serious accident, criminal act or incident occurs which involves the resident and results in serious harm or injury or results in the resident's arrest or detention;

3. The resident is transferred from the facility; or

4. The resident expires.

(b) Notification of any occurrence noted in (a) above shall be documented in the resident's record. The documentation with regard to an occurrence noted in (a)4 above shall include confirmation and written documentation of that notification.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:36-5.15