N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43A-14.2

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

Section 8:43A-14.2 - Infection control policies and procedures

(a) The facility shall establish an infection control committee which shall include the medical director, the infection control professional, and representatives from at least administration and the nursing service. If this facility is owned or operated by an acute care hospital, then the facility may participate in the hospital's infection control program.

(b) The infection control committee, with assistance from each service in the facility, shall develop, implement, and review, every three years or more frequently, as necessary, written policies and procedures regarding infection prevention and control, including, but not limited to, policies and procedures regarding the following:

1. In accordance with N.J.A.C. 8:57 (Communicable Diseases), a system for investigating, reporting, and evaluating the occurrence of all infections or diseases which are reportable or conditions which may be related to activities and procedures of the facility;

2. Identifying and reporting of HIV/AIDS as specified in N.J.A.C. 8:57-2, Reporting of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome and Infection with Human Immunodeficiency Virus;

3. A system for identifying and monitoring nosocomial infections, in conformance with the "CDC Definitions for Nosocomial Infections, 1988" (order number PB 88-187117) incorporated herein by reference;

4. Infection control practices, including universal precautions, in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rule 29 CFR Part 1910.1030, Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, incorporated herein by reference;

5. Control measures or studies to be initiated following identification of an infection control problem;

6. Aseptic technique, employee health in accordance with N.J.A.C 8:43A-3.7, and staff training in regard to infection control;

7. Care of patients with communicable diseases;

8. Exclusion from work, and authorization to return to work, for personnel with communicable diseases; and

9. Surveillance techniques to identify sources and minimize transmission of infection.

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N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43A-14.2

Amended by R.2004 d.299, effective 8/2/2004.
See: 35 N.J.R. 2838(a), 36 N.J.R. 3529(a).
Rewrote the section.

Amended by 54 N.J.R. 60(a), effective 1/3/2022