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.