N.J. Admin. Code § 8:39-23.2

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

Section 8:39-23.2 - Mandatory medical services

(a) Each physician or advanced practice nurse order shall be properly entered into the resident's medical record.

(b) Each resident's attending physician or advanced practice nurse shall review the resident's medical record on a scheduled basis to ensure that care plans and medical orders are properly followed.

(c) The facility shall maintain a list of consultant physicians who are available for referrals made by the attending physician and shall make arrangements for referrals to psychological services.

(d) A physician or advanced practice nurse shall visit each resident at least every 30 days unless the medical record contains an explicit justification for not doing so. Following the initial visit, alternate 30-day visits may be delegated by a physician to a New Jersey licensed physician assistant, in accordance with facility policies.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:39-23.2