N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:16-3.2

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

Section 10A:16-3.2 - Administration of dental services and program(s)

(a) The dental health services provider in each correctional facility shall designate a dental health services staff member as the responsible health authority who shall be administratively and/or clinically responsible for the management and direction of the dental services and/or program. The Division of Operations, Health Services Unit staff shall be notified in writing as to who is administratively and clinically responsible for the dental services and/or program of the correctional facility and immediately be notified in writing if the designee(s) is changed.

(b) The dental health services provider, through the responsible health authority, shall be responsible for ensuring that only those dental conditions assessed as necessary in the judgment of the dentist are treated to maintain the inmate's dental health.

Amended by R.2010 d.056, effective 4/19/2010.
See: 41 N.J.R. 4397(a), 42 N.J.R. 793(a).
In (a), deleted "be responsible to" preceding "designate" and substituted "staff" for a comma following "Unit"; and deleted (c).