New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 5 - COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Chapter 27 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING ROOMING AND BOARDING HOUSES
Subchapter 10 - OTHER PERSONAL SERVICES
Section 5:27-10.2 - Assistance in dressing
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024
(a) Assistance in dressing shall be provided only by a person whom the resident consents to have assist him or her.
(b) The resident's preferences in selection of clothing shall be respected.
(c) To the extent that the resident gives discretion in the choice of clothing to the person providing assistance in dressing, that discretion shall be exercised so as to dress the resident in comfortable clothing suitable to the season coordinated in a harmonious manner.
(d) Assistance in dressing and undressing shall be provided at reasonable times so that a resident is not unduly delayed in commencing his or her daily activities or in going to bed. Sufficient time shall be allowed in light of the resident's physical condition.