N.J. Admin. Code § 8:52-15.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 8:52-15.2 - Capacity to initiate timely epidemiological, economic, and health services research

(a) Each local health agency shall assure its capacity to conduct:

1. Studies of epidemiological data of identified health problems;

2. Analyses of the economic components of public health issues;

3. Analyses of health services management; and

4. Analyses of the effectiveness of public health practices, programs, and services.

(b) Each local health agency shall report epidemiological, economic, and health services research findings to the Office of Local Health whenever such findings are available.

(c) Each local health agency shall make all data and information available to public health researchers only in accordance with Institutional Review Board requirements as set forth at 45 C.F.R. Part 46 and/or 21 C.F.R. 50 and 56.

(d) Each local health agency shall ensure the safety and protection of public and personal health data and information through established procedures for access, retention, and destruction in accordance with applicable State and Federal laws, rules, and codes.

(e) In order to assure the capacity required at 8:52-15.2(a), each local health agency is encouraged to form partnerships and share services in accordance with the "Companion Document to Public Health Practice Standards of Performance for Local Boards of Health, N.J.A.C. 8:52-1 et seq."

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:52-15.2