N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:31-13.7

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 10A:31-13.7 - Treatment

(a) Treatment by medical personnel other than the physician responsible for medical services shall be performed pursuant to written standing or direct orders from that physician.

(b) In lieu of written standing orders, certified physician assistants and nurse practitioners may practice within the limits of their certification(s), providing that such practice(s) shall be consistent with State law and shall be authorized by the physician or a qualified medical authority who is responsible for medical services within the adult county correctional facility.

(c) If medical services are delivered in the facility, adequate space, equipment, supplies and materials as determined by the physician who is responsible for medical services shall be provided for primary health care delivery.

(d) The physician who is responsible for medical services shall ensure that inmates are notified in a timely manner of any serious medical condition that requires treatment along with an explanation of the condition and treatment.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10A:31-13.7

Amended by R.2000 d.332, effective 8/7/2000.
See: 32 N.J.R. 1894(a), 32 N.J.R. 2945(a).
In (b), deleted "nationally" preceding "certified" and deleted "national" preceding "certification(s)".
Amended by R.2008 d.48, effective 4/7/2008.
See: 39 N.J.R. 2583(c), 40 N.J.R. 1869(a).
Added (d).