N.J. Admin. Code § 8:39-2.10

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

Section 8:39-2.10 - Peritoneal dialysis

(a) If a long-term care facility offers peritoneal renal dialysis services to its own residents only, the following conditions shall be met:

1. A licensing application shall not be required;

2. The facility shall forward to the Department an attestation that the information listed below is available at the facility for review. Following receipt of this attestation, authorization to provide the service may be granted:

i. Policies and procedures for service provision, which shall include the following:

(1) Staff qualifications and training;

(2) Admission criteria;

(3) Transfer agreement with a certified ESRD hospital facility;

(4) Quality assurance mechanisms and criteria;

(5) Infection prevention and control, including bag disposal;

(6) Emergency situations;

(7) Dietary requirements; and

(8) How and where any necessary laboratory work will be completed;

3. A consultant nephrologist shall be designated and available to provide medical direction for the service; and

4. Peritoneal dialysis shall be listed as a "service" on the facility's license.

(b) Separately licensed dialysis providers may offer peritoneal dialysis services in a facility under the following circumstances:

1. All requirements in (a) above shall be met;

2. The dialysis provider shall be licensed as specified at 8:39-2.9(c);

3. A copy of the contract agreement for service provision between the dialysis provider and the facility shall be reviewed and approved by the Division of Certificate of Need and Licensing of the Department prior to the authorization of the facility to provide the service through a separately licensed agency. The agreement shall clearly state the roles and responsibilities of both parties; and

4. Both the long-term care facility and the dialysis agency shall notify the Department in writing 30 days prior to any planned service interruption and shall include a plan for the continuing care of any dialysis patients.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:39-2.10

Amended by 53 N.J.R. 2199(a), effective 12/20/2021