N.J. Admin. Code § 8:36-18.2

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

Section 8:36-18.2 - Development of infection control policies and procedures

(a) The facility shall develop, implement, and review, at least annually, written policies and procedures regarding infection prevention and control. Written policies and procedures shall be consistent with the following Centers for Disease Control publications and OSHA standards, incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented:

1. Guidelines for Hand Hygiene in Health Care Settings, MMWR/51 (RR-16), October 25, 2002;

2. Prevention and Control of Tuberculosis in Facilities Providing Long-Term Care to the Elderly, Recommendations of the Advisory Committee for Elimination of Tuberculosis, MMWR/39 (RR-10), July 13, 1990;

3. Guidelines for Preventing Health Care-Associated Pneumonia, MMWR/53 (RR-03), March 26, 2004;

4. Bloodborne Pathogens, Occupational Safety and Health Standards, 29 CFR 1910.1030, as amended and supplemented; and

5. Fact Sheet on Respiratory Hygiene/Cough Etiquette in Healthcare Settings, December 17, 2003, Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

(b) Centers for Disease Control publications can be obtained from:

National Technical Information Service

U.S. Department of Commerce

5301 Shawnee Road

Alexandria, VA 22312

(703)605-6000

(800) 363-2086

Superintendent of Documents

U.S. Government Publishing Office

732 N. Capitol Street NW

Washington, D.C. 20401 (866)512-1800

(c) The facility shall document evidence of annual vaccination against influenza for each resident, in accordance with the Prevention and Control of Seasonal Influenza with Vaccines: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control, August 27, 2022, incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented, unless such vaccination is medically contraindicated or the resident has refused the vaccine, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 8:36-4.1(a). The Prevention and Control of Seasonal Influenza with Vaccines: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, of the Centers for Disease Control, August 27, 2022 is available on the Internet at http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/rr/rr7005a1.htm . Influenza vaccination for all residents accepting the vaccine shall be completed by November 30 of each year. Residents admitted after this date, during the flu season and up to February 1, shall, as medically appropriate, receive influenza vaccination prior to or on admission unless refused by the resident.

(d) The facility shall document evidence of vaccination against pneumococcal disease for all residents who are 65 years of age or older, in accordance with the General Recommendations on Immunization of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control, January 28, 2011, incorporated herein by reference, as amended and supplemented, unless such vaccination is medically contraindicated or the resident has refused offer of the vaccine in accordance with N.J.A.C. 8:36-4.1(a). The General Recommendations on Immunization of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control, February 8, 2002, which are available on the Internet at http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr6002a1.htm . The facility shall provide or arrange for pneumococcal vaccination of residents who have not received this immunization, prior to or on admission unless the resident refuses offer of the vaccine.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:36-18.2

Amended by 54 N.J.R. 54(a), effective 1/3/2022