North Carolina Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 13, 2014) |
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 |
10A NCAC 26D .1401. SCOPE
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(a) The Department shall ensure that emergency mental health and mental retardation services are available to all inmates.
(b) Emergency services provide:
(1) immediate assessment and intervention; and
(2) referral for continuing care after emergency treatment, for inmates experiencing acute emotional or behavioral problems.
(c) Emergency services consist of a variety of services which may include, but need not be limited to:
(1) crisis intervention;
(2) telephone crisis services; and
(3) medical and psychiatric back‑up.
History Note: Authority G.S. 148‑19(d);
Eff. January 4, 1994.