N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43J-13.11

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

Section 8:43J-13.11 - Nursing services, pharmaceutical services and examination room or private treatment space

(a) The facility shall provide an office for nursing staff that has a minimum of 100 square feet.

(b) If the nurse's office will also serve as the pharmaceutical area, then the facility shall provide a minimum of 120 square feet of space for the combined use area.

(c) The facility shall provide the following for pharmaceutical services:

1. A dispensing area with a sink for handwashing;

2. A locked storage cart or locked cabinets; and

3. A separate lockable refrigerator or a locked box within a refrigerator for storage of medications.

(d) The facility shall provide a storage area for equipment and supplies.

(e) The facility shall provide an examination room or private treatment space that has a minimum floor area of 80 square feet, including an area for the storage of child charts, a sink for handwashing and a counter or shelf space for writing.

(f) If a facility combines the nursing office, pharmacy space and examination room, then the facility shall provide a minimum of 150 square feet for the combined use area.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43J-13.11