New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 10 - HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 47 - STANDARDS FOR PRIVATE LICENSED FACILITIES FOR PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
Subchapter 6 - HEALTH SERVICES
Section 10:47-6.1 - General medical and health care
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024
(a) At least one physician or advanced practice nurse, licensed to practice in New Jersey, shall assume overall responsibility for the direction and provision of medical and health care.
(b) Arrangements shall be made with a community hospital for the acceptance of any person requiring inpatient or outpatient hospital services. Services shall include emergency, diagnostic, and/or treatment services.
(c) Primary immunizations shall be given, as required, upon admission and reimmunizations as recommended on a regular basis for diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, measles, and other diseases as identified consonant with acceptable medical practices and New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services regulations in accordance with N.J.A.C. 8:57.
(d) Provision shall be made for the isolation of persons with a communicable disease and the prevention of its spread in accordance with N.J.A.C. 8:57.
(e) Written procedures shall be prominently posted for staff members to follow in the event of a medical emergency.
(f) Health services staff shall be trained in the facility's procedures for medical emergencies.
(g) First aid supplies shall be available and accessible to all staff.
(h) Other than first aid, no medication or treatment shall be administered by employees of the facility except on written order of a licensed physician or advanced practice nurse.