122C-21. Purpose.
The purpose of this Article is to provide for licensure of facilities for the individuals with mental health disorders, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders by the development, establishment, and enforcement of basic rules governing both of the following:
(1) The provision of services to individuals who receive services from licensable facilities as defined by this Chapter.
(2) The construction, maintenance, and operation of these licensable facilities that in the light of existing knowledge will ensure safe and adequate treatment of these individuals. The Department shall ensure that licensable facilities are inspected every two years to determine compliance with physical plant and life-safety requirements. (1983, c. 718, s. 1; 1985, c. 589, s. 2; 1989, c. 625, s. 4; 2005-276, s. 10.40A(c); 2021-77, s. 7.4(b).)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 122C - Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Act of 1985
§ 122C-22 - Exclusions from licensure; deemed status[Effective until January 1, 2023]
§ 122C-23 - (Effective until contingency met see note) Licensure.
§ 122C-23.1 - Licensure of residential treatment facilities.
§ 122C-24 - Adverse action on a license.
§ 122C-24.1 - Penalties; remedies.
§ 122C-25 - Inspections; confidentiality.
§ 122C-26 - Powers of the Commission.
§ 122C-27 - Powers of the Secretary.
§ 122C-27.5 - Waiver of rules and increase in bed capacity during an emergency.
§ 122C-28.1 - Facilities in violation of this Article.
§ 122C-30 - Peer review committee; immunity from liability; confidentiality.
§ 122C-31 - Report required upon death of client.
§ 122C-32 - Patient visitation rights for residents of residential treatment facilities.