N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43D-7.3

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

Section 8:43D-7.3 - Provision of health care services

(a) The facility shall arrange for health care services to be provided to residents as needed in accordance with assessments and with their interdisciplinary care plan.

(b) At the time of admission, a resident's family, legal guardian, or designated community agency shall choose a physician and dentist to be called in case of illness, or the person to be called for a resident who, because of religious affiliation, is opposed to medical treatment. A resident's family, legal guardian, or responsible person shall be permitted free choice of a physician.

(c) The initial health care assessment shall be documented by the health care professional providing the service and shall be updated as required, in accordance with professional standards of practice at least quarterly.

(d) A facility shall notify a resident's physician of any significant change in the resident's physical or psychological condition.

(e) The registered professional nurse or a primary care provider shall be called at the onset of illness of any resident to arrange for assessment of the resident's nursing care needs or medical needs and for needed medical or nursing care intervention.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43D-7.3

Amended by 48 N.J.R. 2336(a), effective 11/7/2016