New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 13 - LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Chapter 103 - COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Subchapter 10 - PREGNANT JUVENILES AND CRITICAL INJURY OR DEATH OF JUVENILES
Section 13:103-10.2 - Pregnancy tests; care of pregnant juveniles
Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 13:103-10.2
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024
(a) The Commission shall provide every female juvenile with a routine pregnancy test upon initial admission to a Commission facility, and shall provide a pregnant juvenile with medical and social services, which at a minimum shall include:
1. Prenatal medical evaluation and care, including the routine pregnancy tests given to all female juveniles upon admission to the community program;
2. Nutritional supplements and diet as prescribed by a physician, advance practice nurse, or certified nurse midwife;
3. Counseling regarding:
i. Family planning;
ii. Prenatal Counseling and Education;
iii. Birth control;
iv. Test results;
v. Continuation or termination of pregnancy;
vi. Child placement services; and
vii. Religious counseling, if desired by the juvenile; and
4. Appropriate postpartum care, including counseling for trauma related to surrender of baby.
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