N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:16-15.6

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

Section 10A:16-15.6 - Handling of KOP medication upon transfer of an inmate

(a) Prior to the transfer of an inmate to another unit within the correctional facility, or to another correctional facility or program within the Department, the Administrator or designee shall notify the responsible health authority. The health care provider shall be responsible to retrieve the KOP medication from the inmate prior to the transfer. The health care provider shall then secure the KOP medication with the Medical Reference File for transporting to the receiving correctional facility. The inmate shall receive medication ordered by the responsible health authority via DOT until KOP medication is reissued as set forth in this section.

(b) After transfer, the KOP medication may be reissued to the inmate if authorized by the responsible health authority in consultation with the Administrator or designee at the receiving unit, correctional facility or program.