Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024
Section 8:39-33.2 - Mandatory quality assessment and/or quality improvement policies and procedures(a) The quality assessment and/or quality improvement program shall identify problems in the care and services provided to the residents and shall include the audit of medical records.(b) The quality assessment and/or quality improvement program shall monitor the performance of each service.(c) The quality assessment and/or quality improvement program shall monitor trends in the following: 1. The prevalence of pressure sores and skin breakdowns;2. Psychoactive drug use;3. Transfers to hospitals;5. Catheterization rates and catheterization care;6. Weight loss and fluid intake;7. Infection rates in all residents;9. Restoration of function following specific types of events, such as hip fractures;11. Resident falls resulting in injury;12. Incidents of abuse, neglect or misappropriation of resident property; and13. Other possible indicators of level of quality care not listed in this subchapter.(d) The quality assessment and/or quality improvement program shall develop and implement a system to measure the effectiveness of the reassessment process with respect to frequency, comprehensiveness, accuracy, implementation, and interdisciplinary approach. N.J. Admin. Code § 8:39-33.2