N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43B-9.3

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

Section 8:43B-9.3 - Provision of health care services

(a) An AFC sponsor agency shall arrange for health care services to be provided to clients, as needed, in accordance with assessments and the client service plan.

(b) A care manager shall notify the client's health care professional of any significant change in the client's physical or psychological condition.

(c) A registered professional nurse or the client's health care professional shall be called by the AFC caregiver at the onset of illness of any client to arrange for an assessment of the client's nursing care needs or medical needs and needed nursing care intervention or medical care.

(d) If it is determined by a health care professional that there is a medical need for a transfer to another AFC home or a health care facility because the AFC caregiver cannot meet the client's needs, then the AFC sponsor agency shall ensure that such transfers are initiated promptly.

(e) The AFC sponsor agency's registered professional nurse shall ensure that the client receives appropriate care during the transfer.

(f) The AFC sponsor agency's registered professional nurse shall not be responsible for the administration of medications when the AFC caregiver and the client enter into a private agreement allowing the AFC caregiver to provide supervision of, and assistance with, the administration of medications in accordance with the policies at N.J.A.C. 8:43B-8.1(b)3.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43B-9.3

Adopted by 55 N.J.R. 377(a), effective 3/6/2023