N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:16-3.7

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

Section 10A:16-3.7 - Dental services coverage

(a) Arrangements shall be made to provide dental service coverage by the dental health care provider 24 hours per day, seven days per week.

(b) Written policies and procedures for dental services shall be developed in accordance with N.J.A.C. 10A:16-1.9.

(c) All staff likely to be needed or involved in a dental emergency shall be trained in providing dental first aid under emergency conditions. This training shall include, but not be limited to:

1. Signs and symptoms of an emergency;

2. Types of action required for potential emergency situations;

3. Methods of obtaining emergency dental services; and

4. Procedures for transferring the inmate to an appropriate dental provider or facility.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:16-3.7

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