N.J. Admin. Code § 8:36-9.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024
Section 8:36-9.3 - Minimum personal care assistant staffing
(a) The facility shall provide on the premises at all times the following minimum numbers of employees:
1. At least one awake personal care assistant in accordance with 8:36-9.1(a); and
2. At least one additional employee.
(b) Any facility with more than one free standing building with residents shall provide on the premises at all times at least one personal care assistant in each building. In such cases, the two personal care assistants shall satisfy the requirements of (a) above, except both personal care assistants shall be awake.
(c) The staffing level in this chapter is minimum only and the assisted living residence, comprehensive personal care, or assisted living program shall employ both professional and unlicensed staff in sufficient number and with sufficient ability and training to provide the basic resident care, assistance, and supervision required, based on an assessment of the acuity of residents' needs.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:36-9.3