10A N.C. Admin. Code 27G .0502 - AREA PROGRAM/HOSPITAL AGREEMENT
(a)
Each area program shall make provisions for inpatient services for individuals
with mental illness or substance abuse disorders, including access for both
voluntary and involuntary admissions. The area program may provide these
services, develop written agreements, or have written referral procedures to a
general hospital or private hospital, to ensure that both voluntary and
involuntary clients shall have access to needed inpatient services.
(b) A written agreement between the area
program and a general hospital or private hospital shall specify at least the
following:
(1) criteria for service
availability for area program patients;
(2) responsibilities of both parties related
to admission, treatment, and discharge of patients;
(3) parties responsible for the operation of
the inpatient service;
(4)
responsibilities of each party regarding continuity of service for patients
discharged from the inpatient service; and
(5) provision for the exchange of
information.
(c) When
services are provided out of state, the written agreement shall be approved by
DMH/DD/SAS. DMH/DD/SAS shall review the agreement to ensure compliance with
Paragraph (b) of this Rule and to determine that comparable services suitable
to meet the client's needs are not available in the state.
Notes
Eff. May 1, 1996;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. July 20, 2019.
Eff. May 1, 1996.
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