N.J. Admin. Code § 8:31B-4.77

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

Section 8:31B-4.77 - Intensive Care Units (ICU/BCU)

(a) Function:

1. Intensive Care Units provide nursing care to patients who, because of surgery, shock, trauma, serious injury or life threatening conditions, require intensified comprehensive observation and care. These units are staffed with specially trained nursing personnel and contain specialized equipment for patient monitoring and life support systems. Intensive Care Units include Stroke Care, Pediatric, Intensive Care, Burn Care Unit (BCU), Medical and Surgical Intensive Care and mixed Intensive Care-Coronary Care Units, but exclude units solely designated 25 Coronary Care Units or Neo-Natal Intensive Care Units. Medical and Surgical Supplies should be reported in accordance with 8:31B-4.55.

2. Functions include monitoring patients' progress; operating specialized equipment; assisting physicians during examinations and treatments; dispensing prescribed medication, including I.V. solutions, cleansing and dressing incisions and wounds; maintaining patients' charts; and requisitioning and storing medical supplies and drugs kept in these units.

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

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:31B-4.77

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