N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43A-29.10

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

Section 8:43A-29.10 - Education of patients and family

(a) The facility shall establish policies for the education of patients and families concerning lithotripsy services. These policies shall include efforts to improve patient outcomes by promoting healthy behavior and involving the patient and, as appropriate, family in care and care decisions. The licensee shall specify in its policies and procedures that:

1. Patient education shall be interactive and interdisciplinary;

2. Patients' learning needs and abilities shall be assessed;

3. Education activities and resources are planned and coordinated;

4. Information provided orally shall be documented in the medical record;

5. Printed and/or written instructions and information for patients, with multilingual instructions as required, shall be provided. Information shall include tests and/or procedures needed, possible complications, a telephone number to call when needed, and instructions for obtaining care in an emergency;

6. Patients and families shall receive information about proposed care during the treatment entry process; and

7. The educational systems used and outcomes shall be evaluated as part of the performance improvement process.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43A-29.10