New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 10 - HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 42 - MECHANICAL RESTRAINTS AND SAFEGUARDING EQUIPMENT
Subchapter 4 - MEDICAL OR DENTAL EVALUATIONS, EXAMINATIONS, OR TREATMENT
Section 10:42-4.1 - Use of safeguarding equipment for medical or dental evaluations, examinations, or treatment

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 10:42-4.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024

(a) The physician or dentist may use or direct the use of restraint to accomplish a needed evaluation, examination, or treatment. Such use shall be documented in the client record.

(b) Informed consent shall be required unless an emergency exists.

(c) In the judgment of the physician or dentist, when there is an emergency, he or she may use or direct the use of safeguarding equipment to accomplish a needed evaluation, examination, or treatment. Such use shall be documented in the client record.

(d) Safeguarding equipment shall be used under the continuous observation of the physician or dentist or designee. The individual shall be released upon completion of the necessary procedures.

(e) At no time shall the individual be permitted to remain in safeguarding equipment for the convenience of staff, including pre- and post-treatment.

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