Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024
(a) Any alleged or
suspected mistreatment of individuals or boarders shall be reported by the
licensee immediately upon discovery to the Division and any other responsible
placing agency representatives.
1. After
normal business hours, the regional office of the Division shall be contacted
at the appropriate hotline number.
2. In the case of minors, allegations of
abuse or neglect shall be reported to the Department of Children and Families
at 1-877-NJABUSE, as well as to the Division.
3. Suspected abuse or neglect of a person 18
years of age or older who resides in the residence shall be reported to Adult
Protective Services at the hotline number and to the Division or placing
agency.
(b) The licensee
shall immediately notify the responsible placing agency in the event of:
1. The death or emergency removal of an
individual or boarder;
2. The
admission of the individual or boarder to a hospital, crisis center, or
treatment in an emergency room;
3.
An individual or boarder being unaccounted for or missing beyond their approved
unsupervised time (as reflected in the service plan) for more than one
hour;
4. Injuries to an individual
or boarder involving sutures, fractures, lost teeth, etc., or other serious
injury requiring medical attention;
5. The grossly negative impact of any
individual's visits to or with family or friends; and
6. A lapse in the individual's participation
or attendance in their day activity that exceeds a duration of five consecutive
days, with the exception of a planned vacation and or a documented medical
reason.
(c) The licensee
shall immediately notify the placing agency and Office of Licensing in the
event of:
1. Any change in the licensee's
health status, which could negatively affect the licensee's ability to care for
the individual;
2. Any police
activity in the home or arrest of any occupant of the household; and
3. Significant damage to the residence, such
as flooding or fire, mandatory emergency evacuation, or operational breakdown,
such as disruption of any vital utility, for example, heat, water, electricity,
telephone, etc.
(d) The
licensee shall notify the placing agency and the Office of Licensing no later
than the next business day in the event of any change in:
1. The occupants in the residence;
2. The licensee's home telephone number;
or
3. The licensee's work or
volunteer hours.
(e) The
licensee shall notify the placing agency and the Office of Licensing no less
than 60 days prior to any intent to move, including the new address, telephone
number, and date of move, or of any intent to voluntarily cease to operate the
home as a community care residence.
