N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:16-2.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024
Section 10A:16-2.2 - Director of Health Services, Department of Corrections
(a) The Director of Health Services of the Department of Corrections serving under the Deputy Commissioner, Division of Operations, or designee shall:
1. Be a plenary licensed physician in the State of New Jersey;
2. Have formal training in internal medicine, family practice, psychiatry or other primary care field;
3. Have experience and knowledge in the field of correctional medicine;
4. Oversee the provision of medical, dental and mental health services to inmates within the Department of Corrections;
5. Advise the administrative staff of the Department of Corrections in the formulation of directives and policies for the provision of health services within the Department;
6. Be responsible for the development of internal management procedures describing and directing the delivery of health care services;
7. Direct continuous quality improvement activities;
8. Conduct peer reviews; and
9. Be responsible for ensuring that all licensed staff maintain professional credentialing.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:16-2.2

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