N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43A-18.1

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

Section 8:43A-18.1 - Quality assurance plan

(a) The facility shall establish and implement a written plan for a quality assurance program for patient care. The quality assurance plan shall be reviewed at least annually and revised as necessary. The plan shall specify a timetable and the individual responsible for coordinating the quality assurance program and shall provide for ongoing monitoring of staff and patient care services.

(b) There shall be a multidisciplinary committee responsible for the direction of the quality assurance program. The committee shall include at least representation from the medical staff, nursing staff and administration. The committee shall establish a mechanism to include participation of all disciplines in the identification of areas for review that affect patient care throughout the facility.