N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43F-3.8

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

Section 8:43F-3.8 - Involuntary discharge

(a) Thirty days written notice by the administrator shall be provided to a participant and, if possible and appropriate, the participant's family, of a decision to involuntarily discharge the participant from the facility. The notice shall include the reason for discharge and the participant's right to appeal. A copy of the notice shall be entered in the participant's medical record.

(b) The participant shall have the right to appeal to the administrator any involuntary discharge from the facility. The appeal shall be in writing, and a copy shall be included in the participant's medical record with the disposition or resolution of the appeal.

(c) An involuntary discharge for reasons of the participant's or other participants' welfare shall comply with 8:43F-4.2(a)6.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43F-3.8

New Rule by R.2005 d.388, effective 12/19/2005 (operative February 1, 2006).
See: 36 New Jersey Register 5240(a), 37 New Jersey Register 385(a), 37 N.J.R 4931(a).
Former N.J.A.C. 8:43F-3.8, Quality assurance program, repealed.