N.J. Admin. Code § 13:103-5.7

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

Section 13:103-5.7 - Medical transportation

(a) In emergency situations when a non-ambulatory juvenile is in need of hospitalization or treatment outside of the community program, he or she shall be transported by ambulance, or by a State-owned vehicle if an ambulance is unavailable. A State-owned vehicle shall be used to transport an ambulatory juvenile who is in need of hospitalization or treatment outside of the facility.

(b) When a juvenile is transported by ambulance, a staff member shall accompany him or her in the ambulance and another staff member shall follow the ambulance in a back-up vehicle.

(c) The Superintendent or designee shall make a determination with respect to specific staffing and security arrangements required. In these cases, a careful review shall be made of the individual case to determine the appropriate vehicle, staffing, and security arrangements for each trip.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:103-5.7