New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 10 - HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 94 - PREVENTION SERVICES PROGRAM OF THE COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED
Subchapter 3 - VISION AND EYE SCREENING PROGRAMS
Section 10:94-3.6 - Diabetic Eye Disease Detection Program
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024
(a) The Diabetic Eye Disease Detection Program is a free service co-sponsored by the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired and the New Jersey Department of Health. It promotes outreach activities for the early detection of individuals with diabetic eye disease in partnership with community-based organizations throughout the State. The program arranges for the follow-up needed to address the complications associated with diabetic disease.
(b) The Commission shall ensure appropriate personnel for the program to include:
(c) The Commission shall ensure appropriate equipment for the program.
(d) The Commission shall provide the following services to encourage participants found to have medical/eye problems to seek needed treatment:
(e) The Commission shall give follow up letters to all participants who were determined to have eye problems. These letters should be mailed or faxed back to Project BEST.
(f) The following participants shall be referred to the appropriate Commission office for follow up: