N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43G-38.3

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

Section 8:43G-38.3 - Special hospital policies and procedures

(a) Special hospitals shall have written policies and procedures that are reviewed at least once every three years, revised more frequently as needed, and implemented. They shall include at least:

1. Criteria for admission to, and discharge and transfer from, the hospital;

2. A visitors policy that specifies visiting hours and number of visitors permitted each patient at one time, subject to the discretion of the patient's physician or primary care nurse;

3. Protocols for transfer and transport of patients within the hospital or from the hospital to another facility, including who shall accompany the patient being transferred or transported;

4. A policy defining the physician specialist and consulting physician to be called for patient emergencies, including a response time for physicians to respond to patient emergencies;

5. Standing orders for patient emergencies;

6. A policy on the removal of a patient's life support system pursuant to N.J.A.C. 8:43G-4; and

7. Educational policies for the patient and families to manage their present and future healthcare needs.

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