N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43-4.15

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

Section 8:43-4.15 - Policies and procedures for dispute resolution; forum for discussion of advance directives

(a) The facility shall establish procedures for considering disputes among the resident, health care representative and the attending physician concerning the resident's decision-making capacity or the appropriate interpretation and application of the terms of an advance directive to the resident's course of treatment. The procedures may include consultation with an institutional ethics committee, a regional ethics committee or another type of affiliated ethics committee, or with any individual or individuals who are qualified by their background and/or experience to make clinical and ethical judgments.

(b) The facility's policies shall establish a process for residents, families, and staff to discuss and address questions and concerns relating to advance directives and decisions to accept or refuse medical treatment.