N.J. Admin. Code § 8:61-4.8

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

Section 8:61-4.8 - Policies and procedures for routine HIV testing of pregnant women and newborns

(a) In addition to the written procedures required by 8:61-4.5, birthing facilities shall adopt and implement written policies and procedures on HIV screening and testing of pregnant women and newborns, which shall be reviewed at least once every three years, and revised more frequently as needed, and which shall include at least the following:

1. Procedures for communicating rapid HIV test results to the labor and delivery site;

2. The designation of a staff member to be responsible for receiving verbal and written positive HIV screening test results and documenting the results in the newborn infant's medical record; and

3. Procedures on prenatal, newborn and labor and delivery HIV screening, which shall include a protocol for rapid HIV testing.

(b) Birthing facilities shall provide training and education for labor and delivery staff on providing the information required by 8:61-4.4(c) and on HIV testing, including manufacturer's instructions on using HIV test kits.

(c) Birthing facilities shall follow the most recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines on HIV screening and testing of Adults, Adolescents, and Pregnant Women incorporated by reference in 8:61-4.2, and these guidelines shall be used for establishing policies and procedures.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:61-4.8