N.J. Admin. Code § 8:37-5.5

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

Section 8:37-5.5 - Assistance in dressing

(a) Assistance in dressing shall be provided only by a person whom the resident consents to have assist him or her.

(b) The resident's preferences in selection of clothing shall be respected.

1. To the extent that the resident gives discretion in the choice of clothing to the person providing assistance in dressing, that discretion shall be exercised so as to dress the resident in comfortable clothing suitable to the season and coordinated in a harmonious manner.

(c) Assistance in dressing and undressing shall be provided at reasonable times, so that a resident is not unduly delayed in commencing his or her daily activities or in going to bed.

1. The dementia care home shall provide a sufficient amount of time for the resident to receive assistance with undressing and dressing with consideration given to the resident's physical condition.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:37-5.5

Adopted by 49 N.J.R. 461(a), effective 2/7/2017