N.J. Admin. Code § 8:37-5.6

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

Section 8:37-5.6 - Assistance in bathing and personal hygiene

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

(b) Assistance in bathing and personal hygiene 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 bathing and hygiene with consideration given to the resident's physical condition.

(c) Any bath or shower used by residents requiring assistance shall have handrails and treads.

(d) Assistance in personal hygiene shall include assistance in oral hygiene, hair washing and grooming, manicure, pedicure, and shaving, as required.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:37-5.6

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