10A ncac 06R .0503      TRANSPORTATION

(a)  For programs providing or arranging for public transportation, the adult day care program shall have a transportation policy that includes routine and emergency procedures. For the purposes of this Rule, "routine procedures" shall mean maintenance of vehicle and actions taken to minimize risk to participants when transported. For the purposes of this Rule, "emergency procedures" shall mean accidents, medical emergencies, weather emergencies and escort issues of the participants, including pick-up and drop-off of participants to ensure their safety.

(b)  When the adult day care program provides transportation, the following requirements shall be met:

(1)           Each person transported shall have a seat in the vehicle.

(2)           Participants shall be transported no more than 30 minutes without being offered the opportunity to have a rest stop.

(3)           Vehicles used to transport participants shall be equipped with seatbelts. Participants shall be instructed to use seatbelts while being transported.

(4)           Vehicles shall be equipped with a first aid kit and a fire extinguisher.

(5)           A copy of the transportation policy shall be located in the vehicle used for transport.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 131D-6; 143B‑153(2a); 143B‑153(6);

Eff. July 1, 1978;

Amended Eff. January 1, 1981;

Temporary Amendment Eff. October 1, 2001;

Amended Eff. February 1, 2008; July 1, 2007; August 1, 2002;

Readopted Eff. September 1, 2019.