N.J. Admin. Code § 10:52-6.41

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 10:52-6.41 - Newborn Nursery (NBN)

(a) The functions included in the Newborn Nursery (NBN) cost center are as follows:

1. A Newborn Nursery shall provide nursing care to newborns on the basis of pediatricians' orders and approved nursing care plans. Newborn Nursery should include all normal care newborns. Bassinets maintained for infants other than newborn (pediatrics) shall be included here. Medical and Surgical Supplies shall be reported in accordance with 10:52-6.21.

2. Functions shall include the following: constant observation of newborns; checking on progress of newborns; feeding and diapering newborns; assisting pediatricians during examination and treatment; operating special equipment; dispensing prescribed medications; and educating new mothers on infant care; maintaining newborns' charts; requisitioning and sorting medical supplies, drugs and infants formulae; and scheduling newborns for ancillary services.

3. Costs associated with units designated by the Department of Health as perinatal centers pursuant to N.J.A.C. 8:33C shall be reported in this cost center.

(b) Units of Service: Patient and Patient Days (counted comparably with non-newborn patients).

N.J. Admin. Code § 10:52-6.41

Amended by 50 N.J.R. 1261(a), effective 5/21/2018