New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 10 - HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 77A - ADULT MENTAL HEALTH REHABILITATION SERVICES PROVIDED IN/BY COMMUNITY RESIDENCE PROGRAMS
Subchapter 2 - PROGRAM OPERATIONS
Section 10:77A-2.3 - Nursing assessments
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024
(a) Upon admission to an adult mental health rehabilitation community residence program, all beneficiaries shall receive a comprehensive nursing assessment, completed by a registered nurse, or higher level nursing professional, in addition to any and all assessments required by N.J.A.C. 10:37A.
(b) The initial nursing assessment shall be completed within 14 calendar days of admission, as follows:
(c) A registered nurse, or higher level professional, shall conduct a review at least every 90 days for each beneficiary receiving AMHR services. The review conducted shall consist of a face-to-face visit, which shall include an assessment of the beneficiary's clinical condition and a review, which shall assure that services are being provided consistent with the beneficiary's comprehensive service plan. During each visit, the reviewer shall, at a minimum:
(d) Comprehensive nursing reassessments shall be completed on at least an annual basis and shall include a justification for the continuation of services and a recommendation for the appropriate level of care.
(e) All nursing assessments, reassessments and supervisory follow up visits shall be performed in the beneficiary's residence and shall be related specifically to mental health rehabilitation services. Nursing reassessments shall indicate progression or regression relative to the beneficiary's condition and treatment goals.
(f) All beneficiaries determined to need community mental health rehabilitation services shall be placed in the least restrictive and most effective level of care that will meet their needs.
(g) If the beneficiary is determined to need a lesser level of care than the group home or supervised apartment he or she is residing in is licensed to provide, the providers shall only bill for the lower level of care needed and provided.