N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43-17.9

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

Section 8:43-17.9 - Individualized visitation plan

(a) A facility shall develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure that upon the request of a resident or a resident's family member or guardian, appropriate facility staff must develop an individualized visitation plan for the resident. The individualized visitation plan shall:

1. Identify the assessed needs and visitation preferences of the resident;

2. Identify the visitation preferences specified by the resident's family members, if any;

3. Address the need for a visitation schedule and establish a visitation schedule, if deemed to be appropriate;

4. Describe the location and modalities to be used in visitation; and

5. Describe the respective responsibilities of staff, visitors, and the resident when engaging in visitation pursuant to the individualized visitation plan.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43-17.9

Adopted by 55 N.J.R. 2271(a), effective 11/6/2023