N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:16-15.4

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

Section 10A:16-15.4 - KOP medication spot checks

(a) KOP medication spot checks shall be conducted by health care provider staff on a regular, continuing and random basis to ensure inmate compliance with requirements for the use, handling, possession, maintenance, and requests for refill of KOP medication as established by the provisions of this subchapter and related internal management procedures.

(b) KOP medication that is being misused, or is unauthorized for the inmate's possession, shall be handled as contraband in accordance with N.J.A.C. 10A:3-6, Contraband and Disposition of Contraband, and shall subject the inmate to disciplinary action as set forth in N.J.A.C. 10A:4-4.1, Prohibited acts.

(c) Spot checks shall be conducted by health care provider staff to determine if the inmate is:

1. Authorized to possess KOP medication;

2. Self-administering the KOP medication dosage as prescribed;

3. Maintaining the KOP medication as instructed;

4. Requesting refills of KOP medication when necessary; and

5. Complying with the provisions of this subchapter and related internal management procedures.

(d) KOP medication spot checks shall be documented in designated records and reports by the health care provider in accordance with related internal management procedures.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:16-15.4

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