N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43A-27.1

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

Section 8:43A-27.1 - Additional requirements and exceptions

(a) A satellite of a licensed ambulatory care facility, as defined at 8:43A-1.3, shall comply with N.J.A.C. 8:43A-1 through 11 and 13 through 19, and this subchapter. If the satellite also provides surgical or anesthesia services, then the satellite shall also comply with N.J.A.C. 8:43A-12.

1. A satellite of a licensed ambulatory care facility need not comply with 8:43A-2.4(c), 5.1, 6.3(b) and 13.1(c) for the purpose of licensure.

2. The requirements at 8:43A-3.6(a) and (b) regarding the availability and accessibility of the policy and procedure manual of the facility shall apply only to those policies and procedures which pertain to the services provided at the satellite facility.

3. The reporting of events as required by 8:43A-3.8 may be performed by the licensed facility with which the satellite is affiliated.

4. The information which 8:43A-3.9(a)1 and 2 require to be available in the facility may be kept at the licensed facility with which the satellite is affiliated rather than at the satellite itself.

5. The infection prevention and control program required by 8:43A-14.1 may be developed at the licensed facility with which the satellite is affiliated, but shall also be implemented at the satellite facility.

6. The written plan for a quality assurance program for patient care required by 8:43A-18.1(a) may be developed at the licensed facility with which the satellite is affiliated, but shall also be implemented at the satellite facility.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43A-27.1