North Carolina Administrative Code
Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 28 - MENTAL HEALTH, STATE OPERATED FACILITIES AND SERVICES
Subchapter C - DIGNITY AND RESPECT
Section .0200 - ESTHETIC AND HUMANE ENVIRONMENT
Section 28C .0201 - STATE FACILITY ENVIRONMENT

Universal Citation: 10A NC Admin Code 28C .0201

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

(a) The State Facility Director shall assure the provision of an esthetic and humane environment that enhances the positive self-image of the client and preserves human dignity. This includes:

(1) providing warm and cheerful furnishings;

(2) providing flexible and humane schedules; and

(3) directing state facility employees to address clients in a respectful manner.

(b) The State Facility Director shall also, to the extent possible, make every effort to:

(1) provide a quiet atmosphere for uninterrupted sleep during scheduled sleeping hours; and

(2) provide areas accessible to the client for personal privacy that may be provided for and limited in compliance with the provisions of G.S. 122C-62(e).

Authority G.S. 122C-51; 122C-62(e). 131E-67; 143B-147(a)(1);
Eff. October 1, 1984;
Amended Eff. June 1, 2014; April 1, 1990; July 1, 1989;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. March 6, 2018.

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