N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43A-15.3

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

Section 8:43A-15.3 - Emergency medical services

(a) The facility shall have written policies and procedures that are reviewed annually, revised as needed, and implemented as needed to meet medical emergencies based on the type of patients and cases that are typically treated at the facility.

(b) The facility shall be able to respond to medical emergencies occurring on the premises during its hours of operation.

(c) Emergency medical services not provided at the facility shall be provided by a hospital or hospitals by written agreement. The facility shall have a written plan for emergency transportation of patients.

(d) The facility shall have written policies and procedures regarding emergency kits and, if required, emergency carts which are appropriate to the patient population served by the facility and approved by the medical director. The policies and procedures shall be reviewed annually, revised as needed, and implemented, and shall:

1. Specify the locations, contents, frequency of checking contents (including expiration dates), and assignments of responsibility for checking contents; and

2. Ensure that emergency kits are secure but are not kept under lock and key.

(e) At least one person who is trained in the use of emergency equipment shall be available whenever there is a patient in the facility.

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