15A NCAC 18A .1603      INSPECTIONS

(a)  The regulatory authority shall inspect residential care facilities at least once a year prior to the expiration of the residential care facility's license issued by the licensing agency. The Department shall provide a copy of the inspection form to the administrator of the facility.

(b)  The inspection of institutions shall be documented on an inspection form provided by the Department. The form shall include at least the following information:

(1)           name and address of the residential care facility;

(2)           name of licensee;

(3)           an explanation for all demerits incurred during the inspection;

(4)           classification in accordance with Rule .1606 of this Section;

(5)           the date on which the inspection is conducted; and

(6)           the signature of the regulatory authority.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 130A-4; 130A‑235;

Eff. February 1, 1976;

Readopted Eff. December 5, 1977;

Amended Eff. July 1, 1993;

Readopted Eff. April 1, 2024.