10A NCAC 13D .2109      INSPECTIONS

(a)  The facility shall allow inspection by an authorized representative of the Department at any time.

(b)  At the time of inspection, any authorized representative of the Department shall make his or her presence known to the administrator or other person in charge who shall cooperate with the representative and facilitate the inspection.

(c)  Inspections of medical records will be carried out in accordance with G.S. 131E‑105.

(d)  The administrator shall provide and make available to representatives of the Department financial and statistical records required to verify compliance with all rules contained in this Subchapter.

(e)  The Department shall mail a written report to the facility within 10 working days from the date of the licensure survey or complaint investigation exit conference.  The report shall include statements of any deficiencies or violations cited during the survey or investigation.

(f)  The administrator shall prepare a written plan of correction and mail it to the Department within 10 working days following receipt of any statement of deficiencies or violations.  The Department shall review and accept or reject the plan of correction, with written notice given to the administrator within 10 working days following receipt of the plan.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 131E‑104;

Eff. January 1, 1996;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. March 22, 2015.