N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:16-2.9

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

Section 10A:16-2.9 - Correctional facility infirmary

(a) Care is provided in the correctional facility infirmary, for diagnosis, illness or treatment that requires limited observation and/or management and does not require admission to a licensed acute care hospital or facility.

(b) Written policies and procedures for infirmary care shall be developed in accordance with N.J.A.C. 10A:16-2.9 and any other applicable State statutes and rules.

(c) The minimum requirements for a correctional facility infirmary shall include, but not be limited to:

1. A physician or advanced practice nurse on call 24 hours per day, seven days per week;

2. A Supervising Registered Nurse on site at least one shift within a 24-hour period, seven days per week;

3. All inmates being maintained within sight or sound of a medical staff person;

4. The accurate and timely recording in the EHR of medical information for each inmate;

5. A manual of nursing policies and procedures immediately available to health care staff.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:16-2.9

Amended by 49 N.J.R. 2800(a), effective 8/21/2017