N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:16-3.6

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

Section 10A:16-3.6 - Inmate work assignments in dental clinics

(a) Inmates shall be prohibited from performing the following dental care services:

1. Providing direct or indirect inmate care services;

2. Scheduling dental appointments;

3. Determining the access of other inmates to dental services;

4. Handling or having access to:

i. Surgical instruments;

ii. Syringes;

iii. Needles;

iv. Medications; and

v. Dental records.

5. Operating any dental equipment;

6. Handling regulated medical waste, except as established in (b) below.

(b) Inmates may assist in the dental area in the performance of routine housekeeping duties. Handling of regulated medical waste shall be limited to housekeeping clean-up duties, for which appropriate training and supplies have been provided to the inmate.

(c) Inmates working in dental areas shall be kept under close supervision by custody and dental personnel.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:16-3.6

Amended by R.2005 d.179, effective 6/6/2005.
See: 37 New Jersey Register 188(a), 37 New Jersey Register 2020(b).
In (a), inserted ", except as established in (b) below" in 6; in (b), added the last sentence.