§ 131D-35 – Temporary management of adult care homes.
131D-35. Temporary management of adult care homes. The provisions of Article 13 of Chapter 131E are incorporated by reference in this Article. (1993, c. 390, s. 3; 1995, c. 535, s. 18.)
§ 131D-40 – Criminal history record checks required for certain applicants for employment.
131D-40. Criminal history record checks required for certain applicants for employment. (a) Requirement; Adult Care Home. – An offer of employment by an adult care home licensed under this Chapter to an applicant to fill a position that does not require the applicant to have an occupational license is conditioned on consent to a criminal […]
§ 131D-45 – Examination and screening for the presence of controlled substances required for applicants for employment in adult care homes.
131D-45. Examination and screening for the presence of controlled substances required for applicants for employment in adult care homes. (a) An offer of employment by an adult care home licensed under this Article to an applicant is conditioned on the applicant’s consent to an examination and screening for controlled substances. The examination and screening shall […]
§ 131D-24 – Notice to resident.
131D-24. Notice to resident. (a) A copy of the declaration of the residents’ rights shall be posted conspicuously in a public place in all facilities. A copy of the declaration of residents’ rights shall be furnished to the resident upon admittance to the facility, to all residents currently residing in the facility, to a representative […]
§ 131D-25 – Implementation.
131D-25. Implementation. Responsibility for implementing the provisions of this Article shall rest with the administrator of the facility. Each facility shall provide appropriate training to staff to implement the declaration of residents’ rights included in G.S. 131D-21. (1981, c. 923, s. 1.)
§ 131D-26 – Enforcement and investigation.
131D-26. Enforcement and investigation. (a) The Department of Health and Human Services shall be responsible for the enforcement of the provisions of this Article. Specifically, the department of social services in the county in which the facility is located and the Department of Health and Human Services, shall be responsible for enforcing the provisions of […]
§ 131D-27 – Confidentiality.
131D-27. Confidentiality. The Department of Health and Human Services is authorized to inspect residents’ records maintained at the facility when necessary to investigate any alleged violation of the declaration of the residents’ rights. The Department of Health and Human Services shall maintain the confidentiality of all persons who register complaints with the Department of Health […]
§ 131D-28 – Civil action.
131D-28. Civil action. Every resident shall have the right to institute a civil action for injunctive relief to enforce the provisions of this Article. The Department of Health and Human Services, a general guardian, or any person appointed ad litem pursuant to law, may institute an action pursuant to this section on behalf of the […]
§ 131D-29 – Revocation of license.
131D-29. Revocation of license. The Department of Health and Human Services shall have the authority to revoke a license issued under G.S. 131D-2.4 in any case where it finds that there has been a substantial failure to comply with the provisions of this Article. Such revocation shall be effected by mailing to the licensee by […]
§ 131D-31 – Adult care home community advisory committees.
131D-31. Adult care home community advisory committees. (a) Statement of Purpose. – It is the intention of the General Assembly that community advisory committee members function as representatives of the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman and through their designation work to maintain the intent of the Adult Care Home Residents’ Bill of Rights […]