NJ Regulations
What percentage of PACT services must occur in the community according to NJ regulations?
At least 80%.
How many full-time nurses must a NJ PACT team have at minimum?
At least 2 FTE RNs.
Within how many hours must progress notes be completed?
Within 24 hours.
What type of availability must PACT teams provide at all times?
24/7 crisis response.
What documentation mistake is the #1 cause of audit failure?
Late or missing notes.
What requirement ensures PACT teams can respond to client needs at any time of day?
PACT must provide 24/7 coverage, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Name THREE required roles of a PACT multidisciplinary team.
Team leader, psychiatrist/APN, nurses, clinicians, peer specialist, vocational specialist, and co-occurring specialist.
When must crisis notes be completed?
Same day.
What must staff complete immediately when a client is in crisis?
CSSRS and Risk Factors forms.
What service minimum must always be met for compliance?
80% community-based service delivery.
Under NJ PACT regulations, what type of service delivery model must teams follow?
A mobile, community-based, multidisciplinary model.
Which role is required to ensure clients receive integrated support for mental health, medical issues, and medication needs?
The Nursing staff.
When must the initial treatment plan be completed?
Within 30 days of admission.
When must follow-up occur after a crisis event?
Within 24 hours
What type of monitoring is often cited as incomplete during audits?
Medication monitoring documentation.
What NJ requirement helps ensure that PACT clients receive coordinated care from the full team each day?
Teams must hold a daily meeting to review client status and assign outreach.
What staffing requirement allows PACT to respond to crises anytime?
Rotating schedule providing 24/7 availability.
How often must the treatment plan be reviewed and updated?
Every 90 days.
Name a community partner PACT often collaborates with during crisis events.
Hospitals, police, mobile crisis, emergency services.
What is a frequent treatment plan-related audit issue?
Missing or overdue 90-day updates.
What NJ mandate ensures that PACT teams operate as a fully integrated unit instead of separate providers?
Teams must function as a single, shared caseload.
What staffing requirement makes PACT unique compared to traditional outpatient programs?
A full multidisciplinary team delivering intensive outreach in the community.
Name FOUR required components of a NJ-compliant progress note.
Date/time, location, intervention, client response, risk, plan.
During a crisis, what two elements must always be documented for audit compliance?
Interventions attempted & coordination with crisis resources.
What crisis-related issue frequently results in citations?
Lack of documented follow-up after a crisis.