N.J. Admin. Code § 8:36-19.4

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

Section 8:36-19.4 - Services for residents with Alzheimer's/dementia

(a) A facility that advertises or holds itself out as having an Alzheimer's/dementia program shall, pursuant to 26:2M-7.1, compile and maintain daily records for each shift in the facility and provide to a member of the public, upon request, information that indicates for each shift, as appropriate:

1. The number of licensed and unlicensed staff providing direct care to residents diagnosed with Alzheimer's and related disorders.

(b) A facility that advertises or holds itself out as having an Alzheimer's/dementia program shall, pursuant to 26:2M-7.1, provide a member of the public seeking placement of a person diagnosed with Alzheimer's and/or related disorders in the facility with a clear and concise written list that indicates:

1. The activities that are specifically directed toward residents diagnosed with Alzheimer's and related disorders, including, but not limited to, those designed to maintain the resident's dignity and personal identity, enhance socialization and success, and accommodate the cognitive and functional ability of the resident;

2. The frequency of the activities listed in paragraph 1 above; and

3. The safety policies and procedures and any security monitoring system that is specific to residents diagnosed with Alzheimer's and related disorders.

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