10A NCAC 28E .0103      ADVANCE CARE DIRECTIVES

The Division shall honor advance care directives made by clients prior to admission or made by capable clients after admission. Division facilities shall decline to honor any advance care directive which does not conform with the requirements set forth by G.S. 32A‑25 (for a health care power of attorney) or G.S. 90‑321 (for a living will).

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 32A‑15; 90‑320; 90‑321; 90‑322; 143B‑147;

Eff. November 2, 1992;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. May 1, 2018.