N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43G-36.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 11, June 3, 2024
Section 8:43G-36.2 - Definitions

The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

"Advanced life support" means an advanced level of pre-hospital, inter-hospital, and emergency service care which includes basic life support functions, cardiac monitoring, cardiac defibrillation, telemetered electrocardiography, intravenous therapy, administration of specific medications, drugs and solutions, use of adjunctive ventilation devices, trauma care, and other techniques and procedures authorized by the Commissioner.

"Basic life support" means a basic level of pre-hospital care which includes patient stabilization, airway clearance, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, control of hemorrhage, initial wound care, fracture stabilization, and other techniques and procedures specified in 8:40A-1.2 and authorized by the Commissioner.

"Department" means the New Jersey State Department of Health and Senior Services.

"Licensee" means acute care hospital authorized by the Department to own and operate a satellite emergency department and on whom the responsibility for maintaining acceptable standards in all areas of operation of the satellite emergency department.

"Low utilization" means an average of 16 patients or less over an eight hour consecutive period of time for the most recent six months prior to the request to reduce hours of operation.

"Satellite emergency department" means a facility, which is owned and operated by a licensed New Jersey general acute care hospital, which shall provide emergency care and treatment for patients.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43G-36.2

Amended by 50 N.J.R. 552(b), effective 1/16/2018