New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 10 - HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 52 - HOSPITAL SERVICES MANUAL
Subchapter 6 - FINANCIAL REPORTING PRINCIPLES AND CONCEPTS
Section 10:52-6.40 - Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NNI)

1. A Neonatal Intensive Care Unit provides care to newborn infants that is of a more intensive nature than care provided in Pediatric Acute or Newborn Nursing Units. Care shall be provided on the basis of physicians' orders and approved nursing care plans. The units shall be staffed with specially trained nursing personnel and contain specialized support equipment for treatment of those newborn infants who require intensified, comprehensive observation and care. Neo-natal Intensive Care Units shall be designated perinatal centers by the Department of Health and Senior Services. Medical and Surgical Supplies shall be reported in accordance with 10:52-6.21.

2. Functions shall include the following: feeding infants; collecting sputum, urine and feces samples; monitoring vital signs; operating specialized equipment needed for this function; preparing equipment and assisting physicians during infant examination and treatment; changing dressings and cleansing wounds and incisions; bathing infants; observing patients for reaction to drugs and administering specified medications including intravenous fluids.