N.J. Admin. Code § 8:33C-1.1

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

Section 8:33C-1.1 - Scope and purpose

(a) The rules contained in this chapter address the certificate of need designation and licensure requirements for a Maternal and Child Health Consortium (MCHC), and for providers seeking and/or requesting a change of the following designations as defined in 8:33C-1.2:

1. Community Perinatal Center-Birth Center;

2. Community Perinatal Center-Basic;

3. Community Perinatal Center-Intermediate;

4. Community Perinatal Center-Intensive; and

5. Regional Perinatal Center.

(b) The purpose of this chapter is to:

1. Set forth certificate of need and licensure requirements for all MCHC;

2. Set forth certificate of need and designation requirements for MCHC members providing perinatal services; and

3. Ensure provision of maternal and child health services in a coordinated and cooperative, prevention-oriented manner which is accessible to those in need of care.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:33C-1.1