N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43F-3.4

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

Section 8:43F-3.4 - Mandatory notification

(a) The facility shall notify the Department immediately by telephone at (609) 633-8991 or (800) 792-9770, followed by written confirmation within 72 hours of the following:

1. Unanticipated interruption or cessation of program services for three hours or more (excluding closure for inclement weather);

2. Termination of employment of the administrator, and the name and qualifications of the administrator's replacement. If a new administrator cannot be designated within 72 hours, the facility shall notify the Department in writing and the facility shall make arrangements, which are acceptable to the Department, for administrative supervision. A new administrator shall be appointed within 30 days;

3. Termination of employment of the Director of Nursing, and the name and qualifications of the Director of Nursing's replacement. If a new Director of Nursing cannot be designated within 72 hours, the facility shall notify the Department in writing and the facility shall make arrangements, which are acceptable to the Department, for nursing supervision by a registered professional nurse. A new Director of Nursing shall be appointed within 30 days;

4. Occurrence of epidemic disease in the facility;

5. All fires, all disasters, and all deaths resulting from accidents or incidents in the facility or related to facility services. The written confirmation shall contain information about injuries to participants and/or personnel, disruption of services, and extent of damages; and

6. All alleged or suspected crimes committed by or against participants, which shall also be reported at the time of occurrence to the local police department.

(b) The facility shall conspicuously post a notice that the following information is available in the facility to participants and the public:

1. All waivers granted by the Department in accordance with 8:43F-2.2;

2. The list of deficiencies from the last annual licensure inspection and the list of deficiencies from any valid complaint investigation during the past 12 months;

3. Policies and procedures regarding participant rights; and

4. A means of contacting the license holder.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43F-3.4

New Rule by R.2005 d.388, effective 12/19/2005 (operative February 1, 2006).
See: 36 New Jersey Register 5240(a), 37 New Jersey Register 385(a), 37 N.J.R 4931(a).
Former N.J.A.C. 8:43F-3.4, Appointment and responsibilities of the administrator, recodified to N.J.A.C. 8:43F-3.1.
Notice of readoption with technical change, effective 12/20/2021.
See: 53 N.J.R. 2204(a).