- (a) Inpatient units for clients who are mentally ill shall provide close supervision by a qualified mental health professional on a 24‑hour basis.
- (b) The inpatient unit shall be designed to serve any client who requires continuous treatment for moderate or severe mental illness.
- (c) Client care shall be provided under the supervision of a psychiatrist or doctoral level psychologist.
- (d) Individuals who, in addition to mental illness, have other disorders such as mental retardation or substance abuse, shall be eligible for admission.
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.