N.J. Admin. Code § 8:36-7.4

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

Section 8:36-7.4 - Health care services

(a) The assisted living residence, comprehensive personal care home, or assisted living program shall ensure that the resident receives "health care services" under the direction of a registered professional nurse, in accordance with the health service plan.

(b) A registered professional nurse shall be responsible for developing nursing practice policies and procedures and the coordination of all health care services required in the resident's health service plan.

(c) Written policies and procedures shall be developed and implemented to ensure, but not be limited to, the following:

1. Assessment of all residents with a general service plan at least semi-annually, and those residents who have a health service plan shall be reassessed at least quarterly and more often on an as-needed basis, including and upon the resident's return to the facility from the hospital;

2. Monitoring of the condition of all residents on an as needed basis;

3. Notification of the registered professional nurse if there are significant changes in a resident's condition;

4. Assessment of the resident's need for referral to a physician, advanced practice nurse or physician assistant, or community agencies as appropriate; and

5. Maintenance of records as required.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:36-7.4