N.J. Admin. Code § 8:111-13.1

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

Section 8:111-13.1 - Provision of recreational services

(a) Every residential substance use disorders treatment facility shall provide a planned, diversified program of indoor and outdoor recreational activities that allow clients to participate on an individual or group basis in physical, social, intellectual, religious and cultural activities.

(b) The facility administrator shall be responsible for the direction, provision and quality of the recreational service, including the following:

1. Developing and implementing written objectives, policies and procedures, an organizational plan and a quality assurance program for the recreational service;

2. Ensuring that recreational services are provided for each client as specified in the client treatment plan and coordinated with other client care services to provide a continuum of care for the client, with documentation of services provided in the client's clinical record;

3. Assisting in the development of written job descriptions for recreational service personnel and assigning duties to such personnel;

4. Posting a current weekly recreational activities schedule in a location where it can be read by clients and staff; and

5. In facilities serving women and dependent children, the provision of age appropriate recreational activities for the children while the mothers are participating in treatment services, as well as the provision of recreational activities for mothers and their children.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:111-13.1

Recodified from 10:161A-13.1 53 N.J.R. 2208(a), effective 12/20/2021