N.J. Admin. Code § 8:35-2.2

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

Section 8:35-2.2 - Physician responsibilities

(a) A facility shall establish and implement policies and procedures for the assignment of responsibilities to one primary physician when a stillbirth occurs. These responsibilities shall include, at a minimum:

1. Coordinating staff assisting with labor, delivery, and postmortem procedures;

2. Communicating a description of the condition of the stillborn child to the patient and family in order to prepare them for viewing the stillborn child, if they so choose;

3. Addressing the issue of an autopsy with the patient and other parent, as set forth at N.J.A.C. 8:35-3.2; and

4. Advising the patient that a midwife or other health care professional that provided her with care during the pregnancy may be present during any discussions with the physician.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:35-2.2

Adopted by 50 N.J.R. 512(a), effective 1/16/2018