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N.J.A.C. 10:60-1.6 - Advance directives
New JerseyregulationNJ Dept. of Human Services, Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services (DMAHS)· effective 2022-09-06
What this rule requires your agency to do
- 1All participating home health, private duty nursing, hospice, and personal care agencies must comply with State and Federal advance directive and POLST requirements, including appropriate notification to beneficiaries of their rights, development of related policies and practices, and communication to and education of staff, community, and interested parties.(N.J.A.C. 10:60-1.6 - Advance directives)
Applies to: personal care
Requires all home health, private duty nursing, hospice, and personal care agencies in NJ Medicaid/NJ FamilyCare to comply with state and federal advance directive and POLST requirements, including beneficiary notification, policy development, and staff education.
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