N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43E-10.3
The following words and terms, as used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Adverse event" means an event that is a negative consequence of care that results in unintended injury or illness, which may or may not have been preventable.
"Allergic reaction" means an abnormal immune response to a substance or allergen that does not normally cause a reaction and that results in a broad range of inflammatory responses.
1. Allergies are caused by inherited sensitivity or sensitivity acquired over time to a foreign substance.
2. Immediate reactions may be local, such as urticaria, angioedema, or systemic, such as severe bronchial obstruction, vasodilation, pulmonary edema, and shock.
1. A physical impairment is any physiological disorder or condition, cosmetic disfigurement, or anatomical loss affecting one or more of the following body systems: neurological, musculoskeletal, special sense organs, respiratory (including speech organs), cardiovascular, reproductive, digestive, genitourinary, hemic, lymphatic, skin, and endocrine.
2. A mental impairment is any mental or psychological disorder, such as mental retardation, organic brain syndrome, emotional or mental illness, and specific learning disabilities.
1. In the case of a State-operated psychiatric hospital, patient or resident elopement shall be governed by the policies and procedures of the Department of Human Services with respect to elopement.
1. "Pressure ulcer" does not include a skin ulcer that develops as a result of an underlying vascular etiology, including arterial insufficiency, venous insufficiency, and/ or venous hypertension; or that develops as a result of an underlying neuropathy, such as a diabetic neuropathy.
1. As used in this subchapter, "surgery" includes a range of dermatological procedures including biopsy, excision and deep cryotherapy for malignant lesions to extensive multi-organ transplant.
2. Surgery begins at point of surgical incision, tissue puncture, or insertion of an instrument into tissues, cavities or organs.
3. Surgery ends after the surgical incision has been closed and operative devices, such as probes, have been removed and counts have concluded, regardless of setting (recovery room or surgical suite.)
"Toxic substance" refers to a chemical that is present in sufficient concentration to pose a hazard to human health.
N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43E-10.3