North Carolina Administrative Code
Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 28 - MENTAL HEALTH, STATE OPERATED FACILITIES AND SERVICES
Subchapter D - TREATMENT OR HABILITATION RIGHTS
Section .0100 - RIGHT TO TREATMENT OR HABILITATION
Section 28D .0102 - MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE

Universal Citation: 10A NC Admin Code 28D .0102

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

(a) The State Facility Director shall assure access to prompt, adequate and necessary medical and dental care and treatment to the client for physical and mental ailments and injuries and for the prevention of illness or disability as specified in G.S. 122C-61(1). "Necessary" may be determined in light of the client's length of stay and condition. Short term clients shall be apprised of other medical and dental conditions and informed of appropriate medical and dental care.

(b) All medical and dental care and treatment shall be consistent with accepted standards of medical and dental practice. The medical care shall be performed under appropriate supervision of licensed physicians and the dental care shall be performed under appropriate supervision of licensed dentists.

(c) Each client shall receive physical and dental examinations at least annually.

(d) In cases of medical emergency or necessity:

(1) if the necessary equipment or expertise is not available at the state facility, the attending physician shall arrange treatment at an appropriate medical facility;

(2) if the client is at an unreasonable distance from his home facility, he shall be taken to a nearer appropriate hospital or clinic; and

(3) if the events in Subparagraphs (d)(1) or (2) of this Rule occur, the State Facility Director shall assure that those persons specified in G.S. 122C-206(e) are notified.

Authority G.S. 122C-57; 122C-61; 122C-206; 131E-67; 143B-147;
Eff. October 1, 1984;
Amended Eff. April 1, 1990; July 1, 1989;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. May 1, 2018.

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