N.J. Admin. Code § 8:36-13A.8

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

Section 8:36-13A.8 - Facility responsibility for training residents in use of equipment

(a) Each facility shall designate at least one member of the therapeutic recreation or activities department, or, if the facility does not have such a department, designate at least one senior staff member, as determined by the facility administrator, to train other appropriate facility employees to provide direct assistance to residents, upon request, and on an as-needed basis, as necessary, to ensure that each resident is able to successfully access and use the technology, devices, and equipment acquired. These facility employees who are appropriate to be trained to assist residents include, but are not limited to:

1. Activities professionals;

2. Activities volunteers;

3. Social workers;

4. Occupational therapists; and

5. Therapy assistants.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:36-13A.8

Adopted by 55 N.J.R. 2271(a), effective 11/6/2023