N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43A-19.8

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

Section 8:43A-19.8 - Construction and renovation

(a) Whenever construction and renovation projects are planned in and around a health care facility, a risk assessment shall be conducted to determine the impact of the project on patient areas, personnel, and mechanical systems.

1. The infection control program shall review areas of potential risk and populations at risk. The infection control program shall approve control measures, if necessary.

(b) The design phase shall include commissioning specifications of ventilation requirements used during and at completion of the construction project.

(c) An education program shall be established for facility employees of the areas affected, the contractor's employees, and the contractor to define the impact, risks, interventions and compliance issues.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43A-19.8

New Rule, R.2004 d.299, effective 8/2/2004.
See: 35 New Jersey Register 2838(a), 36 New Jersey Register 3529(a).