New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 8 - HEALTH
Chapter 43G - HOSPITAL LICENSING STANDARDS
Subchapter 19 - OBSTETRICS
Section 8:43G-19.27 - Obstetric/non-obstetric mix program

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 8:43G-19.27

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 6, March 18, 2024

(a) If the hospital places non-obstetric patients on the obstetric unit, it shall establish written policies and procedures that are reviewed at least once every three years, revised more frequently as needed, and implemented. These policies shall include:

1. Criteria and procedures for admission of female non-obstetric patients;

2. Criteria for non-admission;

3. Method for ensuring that no obstetric patient is excluded from the obstetric service; and

4. Protocols for cultures of non-obstetric patients, including the type of cultures, when, and under what circumstances they are performed.

(b) A log book of non-obstetric patients admitted to the obstetric service shall be maintained. This log book shall include, in addition to patient's name, at least:

1. Dates of hospital admission and discharge;

2. Admission and discharge diagnoses;

3. Date and type of surgery, if performed, including associated procedures, and name of surgeon;

4. Morbidity and cause, if applicable;

5. Destination, date, and reason for transfer to other units of the hospital; and

6. Medical record number.

(c) An admission check sheet and questionnaire shall be filled out upon admission to the hospital for every non-obstetric patient admitted to the obstetric service, and shall be included in the patient's medical record.

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