N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:16-15.3

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

Section 10A:16-15.3 - Inmate responsibility and compliance associated with KOP medication

(a) Inmates shall be responsible for the proper use, handling, possession, maintenance, and requests for refill of KOP medication in compliance with the provisions of this subchapter and related internal management procedures.

(b) KOP medications must remain in the original container until the designated time of self-administration.

(c) Inmates shall not use, carry, handle, or be in possession of a KOP medication prescribed for another inmate.

(d) Inmates determined to be unable to comply with, or to be non-compliant with, requirements for the use, handling, possession, maintenance, or requests for refill of KOP medication shall be subject to the immediate removal of the KOP medication and, upon removal, shall receive medications via directly observed therapy (DOT). Inmates misusing KOP medication or non-compliant with related requirements shall be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with N.J.A.C. 10A:4, Inmate Discipline.

(e) An inability to comply with, or refusal to comply with, requirements for the use, handling, possession, maintenance, or requests for refill of KOP medication, and any finding of guilt to a KOP medication related prohibited act shall be documented in the EHR by the responsible health care provider.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:16-15.3

Amended by 49 N.J.R. 2800(a), effective 8/21/2017