North Carolina Administrative Code
Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 26 - MENTAL HEALTH, GENERAL
Subchapter D - NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION: STANDARDS FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION
Section .0900 - TREATMENT AND HABILITATION
Section 26D .0908 - RELEASE PLANNING IN RESIDENTIAL AND INPATIENT SERVICES

Universal Citation: 10A NC Admin Code 26D .0908

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 6, September 16, 2024

(a) When release of a client can be anticipated and the need for continued treatment has been identified, each client shall have a written individualized aftercare plan.

(b) The aftercare plan shall:

(1) be formulated by qualified professionals;

(2) inform the client of how and where to receive treatment or habilitation services;

(3) identify continuing treatment or habilitation needs; addressing issues, such as food, housing, and employment;

(4) indicate the need and the plan, if applicable, to involuntarily commit (inpatient or outpatient);

(5) involve the respective area program or state facility, when indicated;

(6) address the procurement and availability of medication prescribed for mental health problems for the released client, regardless of his ability to pay;

(7) address the use and coordination of generic resources in the community, which may be through Employment Security Services, Vocational Rehabilitation Services, community colleges, and YMCA; and

(8) be provided to the client.

(c) The Department shall designate a qualified professional to assist the client in establishing contact with the respective area program or state-operated facility.

(d) The designee shall be responsible for providing information to the area program or state-operated facility to ensure continuity of treatment upon the client's release.

Authority G.S. 148-19(d);
Eff. January 4, 1994;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. June 20, 2015.

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