SECTION .1500 – ADMISSION AND DISCHARGE

10A NCAC 14F .1501       ADMISSION AND DISCHARGE

(a)  All patients admitted to the program shall have a referral from a physician.

(b)  Prior to discharging a patient, the interdisciplinary team shall develop a discharge plan. At a minimum, the discharge plan shall include instructions as to how to achieve or maintain the goals established in the cardiac rehabilitation care plan.

(c)  Upon discharge from the program, a discharge summary as outlined in Rule .2002(a)(10) of this Subchapter, shall be sent to the personal or referring physician.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 131E-169;

Eff. July 1, 2000;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. December 6, 2016.