1. (a) The Department shall ensure that emergency mental health and mental retardation services are available to all inmates.

2. (b) Emergency services provide:

   1. (1) immediate assessment and intervention; and
   2. (2) referral for continuing care after emergency treatment, for inmates experiencing acute emotional or behavioral problems.

3. (c) Emergency services consist of a variety of services which may include, but need not be limited to:

   1. (1) crisis intervention;
   2. (2) telephone crisis services; and
   3. (3) medical and psychiatric back‑up.

History Note: Authority G.S. 148‑19(d);
Eff. January 4, 1994;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. June 20, 2015.