10A NCAC 27G .0505. NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES FOR PROVISION OF SERVICES

(a)  If an area program plans to operate or contract for a service located within the catchment area of another area program, the Director of the area program that plans to operate or contract for the service shall notify the Director of the area program in which the service is to be located prior to the provision of the service.

(b)  The notification shall be in writing and shall include the following:

(1)           name of the provider;

(2)           service to be provided; and

(3)           anticipated dates of service.

In the event of an emergency, notification prior to the provision of service may be by telephone with written notification occurring the next working day.

(c)  Should a dispute resolution concerning such service as described in Paragraph (a) of this Rule be necessary, the Division Director shall arbitrate a resolution between the respective area programs.

(d)  If the Division plans to operate or contract for a service in an area program, the Division Director shall notify the Director of the area program in which the service is to be located, prior to the provision of the service, according to the procedures set forth in Paragraph (b) of this Rule.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 122C-113; 122C-141(b); 122C-142(a); 122C-191(d);

Eff. May 1, 1996.