N.J. Admin. Code § 10:52A-5.1

Current through Register Vol. 57, No. 1, January 6, 2025

Section 10:52A-5.1 - Beneficiary rights

(a) At the time of admission to an APH or PH program, program staff shall present and explain to each beneficiary all rights of the beneficiary under all applicable State and Federal statutes, laws, rules and regulations, as well as under all relevant hospital policies.

(b) A signed, witnessed statement shall be recorded in the beneficiary's record to the effect that the beneficiary's rights have been explained to the beneficiary.

(c) The psychiatric APH and PH program shall post, and advocate for, the beneficiary's exercise of rights.

(d) Any actions by staff to promote or assist the beneficiary in exercising his or her rights shall be clearly documented in the beneficiary's record.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10:52A-5.1