New Jersey Administrative Code

(a) The screening service in each geographic area, in consultation with the Division, shall monitor the provision of acute care services. 1. The monitoring process shall be accomplished by a committee, known as the systems review committee, which shall meet monthly. 2. The screen…

(a) The systems review committee shall be made up of representatives from: 1. Each of the separately identifiable programs comprising the acute care services available in a geographic area; 2. The State or county psychiatric hospital, STCF and affiliated voluntary psychiatric inp…

(a) The systems review committee shall perform the following functions: 1. Identify gaps in the acute care system and bring them to the attention of the appropriate county mental health board(s) and the Division; 2. Monitor utilization of acute care resources to ensure that servi…

(a) Consumers will be terminated from the screening service for any of the following reasons: 1. The consumer does not meet the standard for involuntary commitment and refuses further services; 2. The crisis has been resolved; 3. The consumer has an appointment with another servi…

(a) A screener may request that a law enforcement officer transport an individual to a screening service if the screener has, as part of a screening outreach visit, evaluated the individual and signed the form prepared by the Division for this purpose found at N.J.A.C. 10:31 Appe…

(a) A screening service shall evaluate an individual who is brought to the screening service by a law enforcement officer if, based on personal observation, that officer has reason to believe that the individual meets the commitment standard. (b) A screening service shall provide…

(a) A screener may request that a law enforcement officer shall remain at the screening service whenever his or her presence is necessary to protect the safety of the consumer or other individuals. He or she shall request that the officer remain at the screening service until the…

P.L. 1991, c. 233 establishes rights for consumers receiving screening services, including psychiatric emergency services provided in a general hospital unit pursuant to a written affiliation agreement with a screening service. These services shall be provided in compliance with …

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10:31-8.2 Recodified to N.J.A.C. 10:31-7.2 by R.2010 d.175, effective 8/16/2010. See: 41 N.J.R. 4014(a), 42 N.J.R. 1872(a). Section was "Police request for evaluation".

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10:31-8.3 Recodified to N.J.A.C. 10:31-7.3 by R.2010 d.175, effective 8/16/2010. See: 41 N.J.R. 4014(a), 42 N.J.R. 1872(a). Section was "Provision of security".

(a) The quality and appropriateness of care and services provided by the screening service/affiliated emergency service are monitored and evaluated in accordance with the agency's continued quality improvement plan and Division standards for continued quality improvement as defin…

This chapter shall apply to psychiatric hospitals listed in N.J.S.A. 30:1-7 and to the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services in the Department of Human Services. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10:32-1.1 Amended by 47 N.J.R. 107(a), effective 1/5/2015

The purpose of these rules is to standardize the use of advance directives for mental health care and to foster the self-directed recovery of persons who have mental illnesses. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10:32-1.2

The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. "Adult" means an individual 18 years of age or older. "Advance directive for mental health care" or "advance directive" means a writing exe…

(a) The chief executive officer of each psychiatric facility listed in N.J.S.A. 30:7-1 shall submit a report to the Commissioner of Human Services, through the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services on September 1st every year, about the facility's implementation of the…

(a) Every psychiatric facility listed at N.J.S.A. 30:1-7 shall develop policies and procedures that require appropriate clinical staff to: 1. Inform current patients of: i. The availability of advance directives for mental health; and ii. The availability of the State's voluntary…

(a) A psychiatric facility shall report to the Department, by a written report to the Assistant Commissioner for Mental Health and Addiction Services, every incident in which an employee has materially failed to comply with the policies required by N.J.A.C. 10:32-1.5. 1. Notifica…

(a) The Division shall create an internet-based registry that contains information about the advance directives for mental health care of individuals who choose to submit such information. (b) The information shall be submitted either electronically or on paper on a registry form…

(a) An authorized person may access the registry through the Internet, http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dmhs/wellness_recovery.htm, 24-hours a day, seven days a week, or on the telephone at 1-800-382-6717 during weekday business hours by providing a password by the Division o…

This chapter shall apply to the operation of the four current county psychiatric facilities at New Bridge Medical Center; Essex County Hospital Center; Meadowview Psychiatric Hospital; and Cornerstone Behavioral Health Hospital of Union County. This chapter shall also apply to an…

The purpose of this chapter is to promote efficiency, accessibility, and high-quality services within the county psychiatric facilities as part of a publicly funded well-coordinated and integrated Statewide system of mental health services. In order to best accomplish this purpos…

The following words and terms, as used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. "Assistant Commissioner" means the Assistant Commissioner of the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services. "Commissioner" means the C…

The governing body of each county that operates a county psychiatric facility shall submit to the Assistant Commissioner a plan no later than December 31 of each calendar year so that the purpose articulated at N.J.A.C. 10:35-1.2 above may be achieved. In addition to the informat…

(a) The plan from each county psychiatric facility shall minimally include the following information: 1. A statement of whether the governing body of the county intends to continue to operate or privatize a county psychiatric facility for the next calendar year. Should the govern…

On or before December 31 of each year, the governing body of each county shall submit written certification to the Assistant Commissioner as to the accuracy of information submitted and that information contained in the previously submitted plan remains in effect without change, …

(a) If changes to the plan are anticipated for the next year, the governing body of each county shall submit written notification and description of the modifications to the Assistant Commissioner on or before December 31 of the preceding year. (b) If modifications occur subseque…

(a) The Assistant Commissioner shall complete the review of each county psychiatric facility's plan and notify, in writing, the governing body of the county of his or her decision to approve or approve with conditions, the county's plan guiding the operations of its respective co…

(a) Each county psychiatric facility shall negotiate and develop affiliation agreements with designated screening programs (as defined at N.J.A.C. 10:31-1.3), community based short term care facilities (as defined at N.J.A.C. 10:31-1.3), Division contracted community mental healt…

(a) The county psychiatric facility affiliation agreements and any subsequent modifications should be developed in consultation with the county mental health board's professional advisory committee. (b) The signed affiliation agreement shall be provided to the county mental healt…

(a) The rules within this subchapter shall apply to patients residing at county psychiatric facilities being considered for transfer to a regional State psychiatric facility and to patients residing at a regional State psychiatric facility being considered for transfer to county …

(a) Clinical considerations shall always be paramount in any transfer decision. Any of the factors described below may serve as a basis for the transfer of a patient: 1. To place him or her in closer proximity to family members; i. If a patient and his or her family members disag…

(a) Transfers over the objection of a patient are permitted when a clinical determination has concluded that the decision is in the transferee's clinical best interest or necessary for the safety of other patients or administratively necessary due to a factor listed in N.J.A.C. 1…

(a) When a patient objects to the transfer, the following procedures shall apply: 1. Each patient and their attorney shall receive notice of the proposed transfer as soon as possible but in no instance less than 72 hours prior to the proposed transfer date; 2. If a patient object…

(a) If the Assistant Commissioner determines that any of the provisions of this chapter have been violated by the governing body of a county or a county psychiatric facility, administrative and financial sanctions may be imposed in writing by the Assistant Commissioner upon the v…

(a) The governing body of a county or a county psychiatric facility may appeal any sanction imposed by the Assistant Commissioner except that sanctions related to the plan review and approval process may only be appealed by the governing body of a county. (b) Appeal requests must…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10:36-1.1 Amended by R.1993 d.58, effective 2/1/1993. See: 24 N.J.R. 4232(a), 25 N.J.R. 583(b). At (c), changed "assign" to "determine" regarding Interdisciplinary Treatment Team and appropriate level of patient. Amended by R.2003 d.236, effective 7/7/200…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10:36-1.2 Amended by 48 N.J.R. 713(a), effective 5/2/2016 Recodified to N.J.S.A. 8:135-1.2 by 55 N.J.R. 2258(b), effective 11/6/2023

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10:36-1.3 Amended by 48 N.J.R. 713(a), effective 5/2/2016 Recodified to N.J.S.A. 8:135-1.3 by 55 N.J.R. 2258(b), effective 11/6/2023

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10:36-1.4 Amended by 48 N.J.R. 713(a), effective 5/2/2016 Recodified to N.J.S.A. 8:135-1.4 by 55 N.J.R. 2258(b), effective 11/6/2023

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10:36-1.5 Amended by R.1993 d.58, effective 2/1/1993. See: 24 New Jersey Register 4232(a), 25 New Jersey Register 583(b). In (b): added "but are not limited to" to clarify listing of medical condition criteria. Amended by R.1998 d.62, effective 1/20/1998.…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10:36-1.6 Amended by R.1993 d.58, effective 2/1/1993. See: 24 New Jersey Register 4232(a), 25 New Jersey Register 583(b). In (b): added "but are not limited to" to clarify listing of medical condition criteria. Amended by R.1998 d.62, effective 1/20/1998.…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10:36-1.7 Amended by R.1993 d.58, effective 2/1/1993. See: 24 New Jersey Register 4232(a), 25 New Jersey Register 583(b). In (b): added "but are not limited to" to clarify listing of medical condition criteria. Amended by R.1998 d.62, effective 1/20/1998.…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10:36-1.8 Recodified from N.J.A.C. 10:36-1.7 and amended by R.2003 d.236, effective 7/7/2003. See: 34 New Jersey Register 4290(a), 35 New Jersey Register 2903(a). Rewrote the section. Recodified to N.J.S.A. 8:135-1.8 by 55 N.J.R. 2258(b), effective 11/6/2…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10:36-2.1 Amended by R.1993 d.58, effective 2/1/1993. See: 24 New Jersey Register 4232(a), 25 New Jersey Register 583(b). In (b), added text to clarify responsibility of hospital staff. Amended by R.1998 d.62, effective 1/20/1998. See: 29 New Jersey Regis…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10:36-2.2 Amended by R.1993 d.58, effective 2/1/1993. See: 24 New Jersey Register 4232(a), 25 New Jersey Register 583(b). Revised to add flexibility to the composition of the Clinical Review Committee. Amended by R.1998 d.62, effective 1/20/1998. See: 29 …

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10:36-2.3 Amended by R.1993 d.58, effective 2/1/1993. See: 24 New Jersey Register 4232(a), 25 New Jersey Register 583(b). Added new subsection (g). Amended by R.1998 d.62, effective 1/20/1998. See: 29 New Jersey Register 3763(b), 30 New Jersey Register 38…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10:36-2.4 Amended by R.2003 d.236, effective 7/7/2003. See: 34 New Jersey Register 4290(a), 35 New Jersey Register 2903(a). Rewrote the section. Recodified to N.J.S.A. 8:135-2.4 by 55 N.J.R. 2258(b), effective 11/6/2023

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10:36-2.5 Repealed by R.1993 d.58, effective 2/1/1993. See: 24 New Jersey Register 4232(a), 25 New Jersey Register 583(b). Section was "Quality assurance activities." Recodified to N.J.S.A. 8:135-2.5 by 55 N.J.R. 2258(b), effective 11/6/2023

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10:36-3.1 Recodified to N.J.S.A. 8:135-3.1 by 55 N.J.R. 2258(b), effective 11/6/2023

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 10:36-3.2 Amended by 48 N.J.R. 713(a), effective 5/2/2016 Recodified to N.J.S.A. 8:135-3.2 by 55 N.J.R. 2258(b), effective 11/6/2023