N.J. Admin. Code § 8:36-6.1

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

Section 8:36-6.1 - Resident care policies and procedures

(a) Written resident care policies and procedures shall be established, implemented, and reviewed at intervals specified in the policies and procedures. Each review of the policies and procedures shall be documented. Policies and procedures shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. Resident rights;

2. Advance directives, including but not limited to, the following:

i. The circumstances under which an inquiry will be made of individuals regarding the existence and location of an advance directive;

ii. Requirements for provision of a written statement of resident rights regarding advance directives, approved by the Commissioner or his or her designee, to residents upon admission; and

iii. Requirements for documentation in the resident record;

3. The determination of staffing levels to ensure delivery of services and assistance as needed for each resident of the facility or program during each 24-hour period. Services may be provided directly by staff employed by the facility or program or in accordance with a written contract;

4. The delivery of personal care and assistance to residents in accordance with assisted living concepts which specify that each resident will be encouraged to maintain his or her independence and personal decision making abilities;

5. The referral of residents to health care providers in accordance with individual needs and resident service plans;

6. Emergency medical and dental care of residents, including notification of the resident's family, guardian, or responsible person, when known, and with the resident's consent, and care of residents during periods of acute illness;

7. Resident instruction and health education;

8. The control of smoking in the facility, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 26:3D-55et seq. and N.J.A.C. 8:6;

9. Discharge, termination by the facility, transfer, and readmission of residents, including criteria for each;

10. The care and control of pets if the facility permits pets in the facility or on its premises; and

11. A policy to determine those circumstances where the resident's absence should be investigated.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:36-6.1

Amended by 54 N.J.R. 54(a), effective 1/3/2022