N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43G-19.32

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

Section 8:43G-19.32 - Neonatal unit resuscitation area

(a) There shall be an infant resuscitation area for each cesarean/delivery room. This area shall be located either within the cesarean/delivery room or in a separate but immediately accessible room. The square footage requirement for the infant resuscitation area is as follows:

1. If the resuscitation area is located within the cesarean/delivery room, a minimum of 40 square feet of additional clear floor area shall be provided; or

2. If the resuscitation area is located in a separate room, this room shall have a minimum of 150 square feet of clear floor area and shall also contain a free-standing handwashing sink.

(b) The resuscitation area shall have a minimum of:

1. An overhead source of radiant heat;

2. A large wall clock with a clearly visible second hand;

3. A flat working surface for charting;

4. A table or flat surface for trays;

5. One oxygen outlet;

6. One medical air outlet; and

7. One suction outlet.

(c) A minimum of six single or three duplex electrical outlets shall be provided in each resuscitation area or room. If a separate resuscitation room is provided, an electrical outlet to accommodate a portable X-ray machine shall also be provided.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43G-19.32

New Rule, R.1990 d.422, effective 9/4/1990.
See: 21 New Jersey Register 3642(a), 22 New Jersey Register 2705(a).
Recodified from N.J.A.C. 8:43G-19.46 and amended by R.1999 d.436, effective 12/20/1999.
See: 31 New Jersey Register 367(a), 31 New Jersey Register 614(a), 31 New Jersey Register 4293(c).
Rewrote the section. Former N.J.A.C. 8:43G-19.32, Obstetric/non-obstetric mix policies and procedures, recodified to N.J.A.C. 8:43G-19.27.