N.J. Admin. Code § 8:40-3.7

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 8:40-3.7 - Reportable events

(a) Providers shall notify the Department by telephone, followed by written confirmation on the form provided at Appendix C, of:

1. Any death or injury that occurred to a patient, passenger or crewmember while being treated, transported or riding in the provider's vehicle;

2. Any accident reportable pursuant to 39:4-129 et seq. in which one or more of the provider's vehicles is involved, regardless of whether or not the accident is actually reported to the police as required pursuant to 39:4-129 et seq.;

3. Any event occurring on or within the provider's vehicle(s) or place of business that results in any damage to patient medical records;

4. Any instance where a crewmember acts outside of his or her approved scope of practice;

5. Any and all incidents or series of incidents which, upon objective evaluation, lead to the good faith belief that the conduct is in violation of any applicable law, rule and/or regulation (including, but not limited to, any instances of child abuse or neglect, elder abuse, domestic violence and/or the utilization of physical behavioral restraints); and/or

6. Any PIOOS for a period greater than 30 calendar days.

(b) The initial telephone report shall be made to OEMS during regular business hours before the end of the next business day following the incident.

(c) The written confirmation shall be in the form as set forth in chapter Appendix C, Reportable Events, incorporated herein by reference, and shall include all information known to the provider or crewmembers, including the condition of, and prognosis for, any injured persons, as well as copies of any official reports (such as a police report) and the provider's estimate of the degree of disruption of services, as applicable. This confirmation shall be delivered to OEMS no later than 14 calendar days after the incident.

(d) Department staff shall investigate all reports of unusual occurrences and/or unlawful or prohibited conduct in a timely manner.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:40-3.7