North Carolina Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 13, 2014) |
TITLE 10A. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES |
CHAPTER 27. MENTAL HEALTH, COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES |
SUBCHAPTER D. GENERAL RIGHTS |
10A NCAC 27D .0102. SUSPENSION AND EXPULSION POLICY
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(a) Each client shall be free from threat or fear of unwarranted suspension or expulsion from the facility.
(b) The governing body shall develop and implement policy for suspension or expelling a client from a service. The policy shall address the criteria to be used for an suspension, expulsion or other discharge not mutually agreed upon and shall establish documentation requirements that include:
(1) the specific time and conditions for resuming services following suspension;
(2) efforts by staff of the facility to identify an alternative service to meet the client's needs and designation of such service; and
(3) the discharge plan, if any.
History Note: Authority G.S. 122C-51; 143B-147;
Eff. February 1, 1991;
Amended Eff. January 1, 1992.