N.J. Admin. Code § 8:41-3.10

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

Section 8:41-3.10 - Reportable events

(a) Providers shall notify the Department by telephone, followed by written confirmation, of:

1. Any death or injury that occurred to a patient, passenger or crewmember while being treated, transported, riding in the provider's vehicle or while on duty as a result of an accident or unusual occurrence;

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 any 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 of a crewmember is in violation of any 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);

6. The loss of any controlled dangerous substance identified at Schedules I through V, as set forth at 24:21-1 et seq. This does not relieve the provider of any responsibility for reporting as required at N.J.A.C. 8:65; and/or

7. For AMUs and MICUs only, any instance when an interruption in service occurs for more than six hours.

(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 G, 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 § 8:41-3.10