New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 10 - HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 52 - HOSPITAL SERVICES MANUAL
Subchapter 6 - FINANCIAL REPORTING PRINCIPLES AND CONCEPTS
Section 10:52-6.76 - Repairs and Maintenance (RPM)

1. The Repairs and Maintenance center shall be responsible for maintenance and operation of an institution's buildings and equipment in a state of readiness required to perform hospital operations. Repairs and Maintenance of physical plant not used for services related to patient care (for example, rental of apartments) shall be reported as reconciling items. Renovation of capital assets is to be distinguished from Repairs and Maintenance Expenses and capitalized with the asset according to the criteria described in 10:52-6.19.

2. The maintenance and repair of specialized equipment in areas such as Diagnostic Radiology, Therapeutic Radiology, or Laboratory shall report such costs in those centers. Biomedical engineers' expenses shall be in this cost center.

3. Functions shall include the following: All maintenance of buildings and plant equipment including painting; maintenance of moveable equipment to the extent done by institution employees; and minor improvements and renovation of buildings and plant equipment.