N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43G-21.9

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

Section 8:43G-21.9 - Oncology patient services

(a) There shall be multidisciplinary patient care team meetings that take place on a regularly scheduled basis and include at least a physician or physician's appointed designee, a nurse, a social worker, a dietitian, and other disciplines as necessary.

(b) Patient and family teaching shall be provided in any case where the patient and family are in need of and able to receive instruction.

(c) Criteria shall be developed in consultation with the social work department for identifying patients in need of social work services and/or discharge planning and making referrals as needed.

(d) There shall be a system to refer patients, family, and staff to in-house and community support groups and services.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43G-21.9