10A NCAC 43C .0307. SCOPE OF SERVICES

(a)  A high risk maternity clinic shall conduct, at a minimum, a weekly multidisciplinary prenatal clinic as defined in this Section and the annual contract.

(b)  A high risk maternity clinic shall serve the area specified in the approved application for funds.

(c)  Providers may not utilize high risk maternity clinic funds for the following:

(1)           purchase of inpatient care;

(2)           cash payments to direct recipients of health services;

(3)           purchase or improvement of land;

(4)           purchase, construction, or permanent improvement (other than minor remodeling) of any building or other facility;

(5)           purchase of major medical equipment;

(6)           abortion; or

(7)           sterilization.

(d)  Within the service limitations of this Section and commensurate with funds available to pay for those services as specified in the approved contract budget, the number and scope of services offered will be negotiated annually with each high risk maternity clinic, approved by the Division of Public Health, and detailed in the addendum of the contract.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 130A‑127;

Eff. July 1, 1988;

Amended Eff. December 6, 1991.