N.J. Admin. Code § 8:56-2.6
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 11, June 3, 2024
Section 8:56-2.6 - HAI data required to be reported and access to HAI data(a) Each health care facility shall report CDC HAI data, as stated in the Department's notification, described in (c) below, that the Commissioner, in consultation with the QIAC, selects from the CDC identified major site categories established in the NHSN Manual.(b) Each health care facility shall report CMS HAI data, as stated in the Department's notification, described at (c) below, that the Commissioner, in consultation with the QIAC, selects from the list of process quality measures in the applicable specifications manual for reporting national quality measures that the CMS establishes for each facility type, incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented, which are available electronically at www.qualitynet.org.(c) The Department shall provide written notification to each health care facility's chief executive officer and administrator:1. Stating the major site categories for which each health care facility is required to report CDC HAI data, pursuant to (a) above, by August 1st annually for the following year; and2. Stating the process quality measures for which each health care facility is required to report CMS HAI data, pursuant to (b) above, by December 15th annually for the following year.(d) The Department's written notification, pursuant to (c) above, shall be through the following methods: 1. Sending a notification letter or e-mail to each health care facility's chief executive officer and administrator; and(e) Each health care facility shall grant access to HAI data required by the CMS and the CDC to the New Jersey State HAI Group through the confer rights process.N.J. Admin. Code § 8:56-2.6
Amended by 48 N.J.R. 1299(a), effective 6/20/2016Amended by 55 N.J.R. 1022(b), effective 5/15/2023