10a NCAC 27g .0403      DEEMED STATUS

(a)  A facility may be awarded a deemed status and licensed if it is certified or accredited by a nationally recognized agency that the Commission has determined to maintain certification or accreditation standards that meet or exceed the standards established by these Rules and it provides verification of certification or accreditation to DHSR.

(b)  Any facility licensed under this Rule shall continue to be subject to inspection by DHSR or by DMH/DD/SAS as provided in these Rules.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 122C-22; 122C-26; 131E-67; 143B-17; 143B‑147;

Eff. May 1, 1996;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. July 20, 2019;

Amended Eff. September 1, 2021.