N.J. Admin. Code § 8:63-3.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 11, June 3, 2024

Section 8:63-3.2 - Provision of information

(a) A harm reduction center shall provide the following information to consumers:

1. A schedule of the harm reduction center's operating hours and locations; and

2. Spoken education about HIV, viral hepatitis, overdose prevention, harm reduction services, and substance use disorder treatment services, and, at the election of the harm reduction center, printed materials and links to electronic materials on these topics.

i. A list of trusted sources of information and material for distribution to consumers is available on the Division's website at http://www.nj.gov/health/hivstdtb/hrc.shtml.

(b) A harm reduction center shall:

1. Provide information and referrals based on the harm reduction center's determination of consumer need;

2. Educate all consumers about safe and proper disposal of needles and syringes;

3. Encourage consumers to receive HIV, viral hepatitis, and sexually transmitted infection tests; and

4. Provide overdose prevention information to consumers, family members and friends of consumers, and members of the public, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 24:6J-5.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:63-3.2

Adopted by 55 N.J.R. 1478(a), effective 6/12/2023