N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43I-1.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 12, June 17, 2024

Section 8:43I-1.1 - Scope and authority

(a) This chapter sets forth the procedure by which persons seeking certification as a nurse aide, personal care assistant and/or certified assisted living administrator obtain the criminal background check mandated by law. The chapter also sets forth the procedure that currently certified nurse aides, personal care assistants and assisted living administrators must complete in order to renew their respective certifications for another two-year period.

(b) This chapter provides for conditional certification for prospective nurse aides, personal care assistants and assisted living administrators.

(c) This chapter provides for a fair hearing process, in compliance with the Administrative Procedures Act, 52:14B-1 et seq., for those individuals who are denied a determination of rehabilitation after the submission of clear and convincing evidence attesting to rehabilitation as defined by this chapter.

(d) The Criminal Investigation Unit of the Department is authorized and empowered to perform all duties consistent with this chapter and 26:2H-83 through 87 and 26:2H-7.17 through 7.21.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43I-1.1