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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
a. During an infectious disease outbreak occurring at a long-term care facility, or an epidemic or pandemic of an infectious disease affecting or likely to affect a long-term care facility, each long-term care facility shall:
(1) separate residents who test positive for or who are suspected of having contracted the infectious disease from those who have not tested positive for, and are not suspected of having contracted, the infectious disease;
(2) follow guidance issued by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or other appropriate entities as may be identified by the Commissioner of Health with regard to determining whether a resident who has contracted the infectious disease is recovered from the infectious disease, and the appropriate procedures and protocols for interactions between those residents and staff and other residents at the facility; and
(3) comply with current orders, guidance, and directives concerning admissions and readmissions to the facility.
b. The Department of Health shall establish a mechanism by which hospitals can identify long-term care facilities that are currently accepting admissions and readmissions of residents to the facility.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Jersey Statutes Title 26. Health and Vital Statistics 26 § 2H-12.92 - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nj/title-26-health-and-vital-statistics/nj-st-sect-26-2h-12-92/
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