N.J. Admin. Code § 8:31B-4.76

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

Section 8:31B-4.76 - Burn Care Unit (BCU/ICU)

(a) Function:

1. Burn Care units provide care to severely burned patients that are of a more intensive nature than the usual acute nursing care provided in medical surgical units. Burn units are staffed with specially trained nursing personnel and contain specialized support equipment for burn patients who require intensified, comprehensive observation and care. Burn Care Units should include only the costs and revenues associated with services to burn patients in a unit solely designated for this purpose. Burn patients not in a unit solely designated for this purpose, should be reported in Intensive Care.

2. Functions include serving and feeding of patients; collecting of sputum, urine and feces samples; monitoring of vital life signs; operating of specialized equipment related to this function; preparing of equipment and assisting of physicians during patient examination and treatment; changing of dressings and cleansing of wounds and incisions; observing and recording emotional stability of patients; assisting in bathing patients and helping into and out of beds; observing patients for reaction to drugs; administering specified medication; infusing I.V. fluids; answering of patients' call signal; and keeping patients' rooms (personal effects) in order.

(b) Units of Service: Patients (Admissions and Transfers In) and Patient Days.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:31B-4.76

Amended by R.1993 d.593, effective 11/15/1993.
See: 25 New Jersey Register 3117(a), 25 New Jersey Register 5149(a).