- (a) No patient shall be admitted except by a physician. Admission shall be in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
- (b) The facility shall acquire, prior to or at the time of admission, orders for the immediate care of the patient from the admitting physician.
- (c) Within 48 hours of admission, the facility shall acquire medical information which shall include current medical findings, diagnoses, and other information necessary to formalize the initial plan of care.
- (d) Only persons who are 18 years of age or older shall be admitted to the adult care home portion of a combination facility.
History Note: Authority G.S. 131E-104;
RRC objection due to lack of statutory authority Eff. July 13, 1995;
Eff. January 1, 1996;
Amended Eff. January 1, 2013;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. March 22, 2015.