N.J. Admin. Code § 8:56-1.1

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

Section 8:56-1.1 - Purpose and scope

(a) The purpose of this chapter is to:

1. Implement 26:2H-12.3 9 through 12.45 (P.L. 2007, c. 196), the Health Care Facility-Associated Infection Reporting and Prevention Act and 26:2H-5.1e (P.L. 2009, c. 263);

2. Set forth standards for maintaining the confidentiality of CDC HAI data required for reporting;

3. Identify the HAI data required for reporting; and

4. Designate the system for uniform reporting of HAI data.

(b) This chapter applies to the Department , health care facilities , administrators, and authorized users.

(c) This chapter covers:

1. Procedures concerning enrollment and training in NHSN;

2. The process for HAI data collection and reporting;

3. The Department's use of HAI data; and

4. Enforcement.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:56-1.1

Amended by R.2012 d.021, effective 1/17/2012.
See: 43 N.J.R. 2213(a), 44 N.J.R. 163(a).
In (a)1, inserted "and N.J.S.A. 26:2H-5.1e (P.L. 2009, c. 263)"; and in (b), inserted "as defined in N.J.A.C. 8:56-1.2" and deleted a comma following "administrators".

Amended by 55 N.J.R. 1022(b), effective 5/15/2023