N.J. Admin. Code § 8:39-19.1

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

Section 8:39-19.1 - Mandatory organization for infection control and sanitation

(a) The facility shall have an infection prevention and control program conducted by an infection control committee which shall include representatives from at least administrative, nursing, medical, dietary, housekeeping or environmental services, and pharmacy staffs. The infection control committee shall review all infection control policies and procedures, periodically review infection control surveillance data, and formulate recommendations to the administrator regarding infection control activities.

(b) Responsibility for the infection prevention and control program shall be assigned to an employee who is designated as the infection control coordinator, with education, training, completed course work, or experience in infection control or epidemiology; or services shall be provided by contract. If the services are provided by contract, the facility shall designate an on-site employee to implement, coordinate, and ensure compliance with infection control policies and procedures.