N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43G-22.3

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

Section 8:43G-22.3 - Pediatrics and pediatric intensive care patient services

(a) The nursing assessment of each pediatric patient shall include assessment of the patient's developmental needs. Nursing care shall be structured around this assessment.

(b) All standard blood studies on pediatric patients shall use at least micro methodology.

(c) There shall be documented evidence of pediatric medical and nursing staff participation in the development of policies and procedures of pediatric patients in any department where pediatric patients may receive treatment. At a minimum, this shall include the areas of dietary, emergency department, laboratory, pharmacy services, radiology, rehabilitation, and social work.

(d) Criteria shall be developed in consultation with the social work department for identifying patients in need of social work and/or discharge planning and making referrals as needed.

(e) The parents or guardians of pediatric patients shall be included in the development of the nursing patient plan of care.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43G-22.3

Amended by R.1992 d.72, effective 2/18/1992.
See: 23 New Jersey Register 2590(a), 24 New Jersey Register 590(a).
Guardians added at (e).