N.J. Admin. Code § 8:36-23.18

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

Section 8:36-23.18 - Other requirements

(a) The assisted living program shall have a mechanism to provide information and referrals to other levels of care, as required by a resident. All necessary resident information shall also be transferred in accordance with the program's confidentiality requirements and with all applicable State and Federal laws and regulations.

(b) Records and information regarding the individual resident shall be considered confidential and the resident shall have the opportunity to examine such records, in accordance with facility or program policies. The written consent of the resident shall be obtained for release of his or her records to any individual outside the facility or program, except in the case of the resident's transfer to another health care facility, or as required by law, third-party payor, or authorized government agencies.

(c) The assisted living program and each publicly subsidized housing unit in which it provides services shall develop written policies and procedures to assure substantial compliance with N.J.A.C. 8:36-14, 17 and 18.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:36-23.18