N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43G-21.4

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

Section 8:43G-21.4 - Oncology policies and procedures

(a) The unit shall have written policies and procedures that are reviewed at least once every three years, revised more frequently as needed, and implemented. They shall include at least:

1. Criteria for admission;

2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). "Preventing Occupational Exposures to Antineoplastic and Other Hazardous Drugs in Health Care Settings." NIOSH Alert. Publication No. 2004-165. 1-58. Last update: September 2016; Conor TH, MacKenzie BA, DeBord DG, et al., CDC and NIOSH. "NIOSH List of Antineoplastic and Other Hazardous Drugs in Healthcare Settings, 2016." (Supersedes 2014-138). NIOSH. Publication No. 2016-161; 1-42, available from: NIOSH-Publications Dissemination, 4676 Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45226-1998. Phone:1-800-35-NIOSH (1-800-356-4674). Fax: (513) 533-8573. Website: www.cdc.gov/niosh. E-mail: pubstaft@cdc.gov.

3. Neuss MN, Gilmore TR, Belderson JM, et al., for the American Society of Clinical Oncology/Oncology Nursing Society (ONS). "Updated American Society of Clinical Oncology/Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy Administration Safety Standards, Including Standards for Pediatric Oncology." Oncology Nursing Forum. 44; (1); January 2017. The contact information for ONS is: 125 Enterprise Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15275. Phone: (412) 859-6100; Toll-free Phone: (866) 257-4ONS; Toll-free Fax: (877) 369-5497. Fax: (412) 859-6162. Website: http://www.ons.org. E-mail help@ons.org.

4. Training of nursing and housekeeping staff in the disposal of chemotherapeutic agents;

5. Use, handling, storage, and disposal of specific chemicals, agents, and body wastes;

6. Assuring informed consents to chemotherapy; and

7. Psychological/social and spiritual aspects of patient care.

(b) There shall be written visiting policies for patients that allow for visits by children and 24-hour visitation rights for designated visitors.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43G-21.4

Amended by 50 N.J.R. 552(b), effective 1/16/2018