N.J. Admin. Code § 8:111-16.3

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

Section 8:111-16.3 - Emergency medical services

(a) The facility shall establish written policies and procedures that are reviewed annually, and revised as needed, for the provision of emergency services based on the types of clients typically treated at the facility, including policies and procedures regarding emergency kits and emergency carts, if applicable.

1. The facility shall be able to respond to medical emergencies occurring on-site during its hours of operation, including holidays and weekends.

2. The facility shall make provision for emergency transportation to, and emergency medical services to be provided at, a hospital.

i. All agreements and arrangements made with hospitals shall be in writing and revised as needed.

3. The facility shall specify the locations, contents, frequency of review, expiration date and personnel assigned to review emergency kits and emergency carts, as applicable, and shall ensure that emergency kits are kept secure, but not under lock and key.

4. The facility shall require that at least one person trained and qualified in the use of the emergency equipment maintained on-site, is available whenever there is a client on-site.

(b) The facility shall post the numbers of emergency transportation along with police, fire, ambulance (911) and the State poison control center number on each of its units.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:111-16.3

Recodified from 10:161A-16.3 53 N.J.R. 2208(a), effective 12/20/2021