N.J. Admin. Code § 8:31B-4.112

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 8:31B-4.112 - Plant (PLT)

(a) The Plant center is responsible for maintenance and operation of an institution's buildings and equipment in a state of readiness required to perform hospital operations. Repairs and maintenance of physical plant not used for services related to patient care (for example, rental of apartments) should be reported as reconciliations per N.J.A.C. 8:31B-4 and N.J.A.C. 8:31B-4.131. Renovation of capital assets shall be distinguished from Repairs and Maintenance and capitalized with the asset according to the criteria described in N.J.A.C. 8:31B-4.20.

(b) The maintenance and repair of specialized equipment in areas such as Diagnostic Radiology, Therapeutic Radiology, or Laboratory should be reported as costs in those cost centers. Bio-medical engineers should be treated in this manner.

(c) Functions include all maintenance of buildings and plant equipment including painting, maintenance of movable equipment to the extent done by institutional employees, and minor improvements and renovation of building and plant equipment.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:31B-4.112

New Rule, R.1995 d.507, effective 9/5/1995.
See: 27 New Jersey Register 2148(a), 27 New Jersey Register 3481(a).