North Carolina Administrative Code

10A NCAC 14F .1902 EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT The following equipment and supplies must be available and operable in the event of an emergency and must be maintained according to manufacturer's recommendations: (1) suction equipment (portable); (2) defibrillator (portable); (3) intubati…

10A NCAC 14F .1903 EMERGENCY DRILLS (a) Quarterly patient emergency drills shall be conducted by the cardiac rehabilitation program each year when patients are on site and shall be documented by the program director or designee. (b) Drill sites shall be rotated through all locati…

SECTION .2000 – MEDICAL RECORDS 10A NCAC 14F .2001 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR MEDICAL RECORDS The program shall develop and implement policies and procedures to include at least the following: (1) maintenance of a complete, accurate, and organized medical record for each patient…

10A NCAC 14F .2002 CONTENT OF MEDICAL RECORDS (a) The medical record shall contain at least the following information: (1) patient identification data; (2) medical history and, when applicable, hospital discharge summary; (3) graded exercise data, if available; (4) resting 12-lea…

SECTION .2100 – FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT 10A NCAC 14F .2101 PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT AND EQUIPMENT (a) The program shall provide a clean and safe environment. For the purposes of this Rule, "clean and safe" means visibly free of soil, and other debris, and maintained in an orderly co…

10A NCAC 14F .2102 GRADED EXERCISE TESTING LABORATORY If the program performs graded exercise testing, the following facilities and equipment shall be available: (1) space for physical examination which allows for visual privacy; (2) adequate space and temperature and humidity co…

10A NCAC 14F .2103 EXERCISE THERAPY The following equipment shall be available and operable for the provision of exercise assessment and therapy: (1) ECG and oscilloscope; (2) blood pressure cuff and stethoscope; (3) large clock with sweep second hand; (4) blood glucose testing e…

10A NCAC 14F .2104 NUTRITION SERVICES If provided on site, the following facilities and equipment shall be available for the provision of nutrition services: (1) space that allows for confidential interviewing and counseling; (2) nutrition guidelines and means of nutrient analysi…

10A NCAC 14F .2105 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES If provided on site, space shall be available for the provision of the mental health services to allow for confidential interviewing and counseling. History Note: Authority G.S. 131E-169; Eff. July 1, 2000; Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, ru…

10A NCAC 14F .2106 VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES If provided on site, space shall be available for the provision of vocational rehabilitation services to allow for confidential interviewing and counseling. History Note: Authority G.S. 131E-169; Eff. July 1, 2000; Pursuant to…

SUBCHAPTER 14G - EXEMPTIONS FROM PROHIBITIONS OF SELF-REFERRALS BY HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS FOR UNDERSERVED AREAS SECTION .0100 – GENERAL INFORMATION 10A NCAC 14G .0101 DEFINITIONS History Note: Authority G.S. 90-408; Eff. April 1, 1995; Repealed Eff. November 1, 2019.

10A NCAC 14G .0102 APPLICATION (a) The terms defined in G.S. 90-405 shall have the same meaning in this Rule. (b) "Applicant" means a health care provider that submits an application to the Director of the Division of Health Service Regulation requesting an exemption from G.S. 90…

subchapter 14h – certification of statewide data processors SECTION .0100 - CERTIFICATION OF STATEWIDE DATA PROCESSOR 10A NCAC 14H .0101 PURPOSE This Section sets forth the process and requirements for obtaining certification as a statewide data processor. History Note: Authority…

10A NCAC 14H .0102 DEFINITIONS (a) The definitions set forth in G.S. 131E-214.1 shall apply to this Section. (b) As used in this Section: (1) "Applicant" means a party applying to the Division for certification as a statewide data processor. (2) "HCFA" means the Health Care Finan…

10A NCAC 14H .0103 REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION A party desiring to be certified as a statewide data processor shall make a written application to the Division that complies with the following requirements: (1) The applicant must make a satisfactory showing that it is capable o…

10A NCAC 14H .0104 APPLICATION REVIEW The Division shall notify each applicant of the Division's decision concerning the applicant's request for certification as a statewide data processor within 90 days after the Division has received the applicant's written application unless t…

10A NCAC 14H .0105 PERIOD OF CERTIFICATION An applicant who demonstrates through its application that it presently is performing each of the requirements specified in 10A NCAC 14H .0103 (with the exception of the requirement of making annual reports to the Division found in 10A N…

10A NCAC 14H .0106 STANDARDS FOR REFUSAL, SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF CERTIFICATION A certificate applied for or issued under this Chapter may be refused, suspended, or revoked by the Division if the Division determines that the applicant or statewide data processor cannot or doe…

10A NCAC 14H .0107 FAILURE TO TIMELY RENEW A certificate issued under this Chapter shall be automatically suspended by the Division after a failure to renew the certificate for a period of more than three months after the renewal date. History Note: Authority G.S. 131E-214.1(6); …

10A NCAC 14H .0108 PROCEDURE Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, the procedure for revocation, suspension, or refusal of certification shall be in accordance with the provisions of G.S. 150B. History Note: Authority G.S. 131E-214.1(6); Temporary Adoption effective Octob…

SUBCHAPTER 14J – JAILS, LOCAL CONFINEMENT FACILITIES SECTION .0100 - DEFINITIONS AND APPLICABILITY FOR JAILS 10A NCAC 14J .0101 DEFINITIONS In addition to the definitions of G.S. 153A-217, the following definitions shall apply throughout Sections .0100 through .1300 of this Subch…

10A NCAC 14J .0102 APPLICABILITY - OPERATIONS AND ENFORCEMENT AND INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE (a) The standards established in Section .0100 through .1100 and Section .1300 of this Subchapter shall apply to all jails. (b) For the purposes of the rules in this Subchapter, the follo…

10A NCAC 14J .0103 APPLICABILITY – CONSTRUCTION (a) A new jail or an addition or alteration to an existing jail I and II shall meet the requirements of the North Carolina State Building Codes. (b) An existing jail I and II shall meet the requirements of the North Carolina State B…

SECTION .0200 - OPERATIONS MANUAL FOR JAILS 10A NCAC 14J .0201 REQUIREMENT FOR OPERATIONS MANUAL The sheriff or the regional jail administrator shall develop an operations manual that meets the requirements of this Section. History Note: Authority G.S. 153A-221; Eff. June 1, 1990…

10A NCAC 14J .0202 PURPOSE OF OPERATIONS MANUAL The purpose of the operations manual is to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the jail, and therefore it shall be detailed enough to guide officers in completing their assigned duties. The operations manual shall be availa…

10A NCAC 14J .0203 CONTENTS OF OPERATIONS MANUAL (a) The operations manual shall include written policies and procedures that address the following areas: (1) administration and management of inmates; (2) admissions, transportation, and release; (3) classification for the placeme…

10A NCAC 14J .0204 REVIEW OF MANUAL The sheriff or regional jail administrator shall review and approve the operations manual in writing annually beginning on January 1. If the operations manual has changed, it shall be updated during the review. The date of the most recent revie…

SECTION .0300 - CLASSIFICATION AND HOUSING 10A NCAC 14J .0301 CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM and total design capacity (a) Each jail shall have a written classification procedure for the placement and housing of inmates. The procedure shall include the following criteria for inmate placem…

10A NCAC 14J .0302 Separation of Male and FEMALE INMATES Pursuant to G.S. 153A-228, the jail shall not house female and male inmates in the same confinement unit, dayroom, dormitory, or program area. Inmates shall be housed in the jail where they cannot converse with, see, or be …

10A NCAC 14J .0303 CONFINEMENT OF INMATES UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE Inmates under 18 years of age shall be confined in separate cells from inmates who are 18 years of age and older during sleeping hours. History Note: Authority G.S. 153A-221; Eff. June 1, 1990; Readopted Eff. Septemb…

10A NCAC 14J .0304 CONFINEMENT OF JUVENILES UNDER AGE 16 Any juvenile under age 16 who is transferred to superior court for trial as an adult and who is ordered held in the jail pursuant to G.S. 7A-611 shall be confined in a holdover facility where the juvenile cannot converse wi…

10A NCAC 14J .0305 DISCRIMINATION IN HOUSING ASSIGNMENTS Housing assignments shall not be made on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, or political belief. History Note: Authority G.S. 153A-221; Eff. June 1, 1990; Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary withou…

SECTION .0400 - FIRE SAFETY 10A NCAC 14J .0401 EXITS Each jail shall have readily accessible emergency exits in compliance with the North Carolina State Building Code in order to permit the prompt evacuation of inmates and staff during an emergency. Egress doors in jails which ar…

10A NCAC 14J .0402 Portable fire EXTINGuIshERS Each jail shall provide portable fire extinguishers that meet the requirements of the North Carolina State Fire Prevention Code. History Note: Authority G.S. 153A-221; Eff. June 1, 1990; Amended Eff. December 1, 1991; Readopted Eff. …

10A NCAC 14J .0403 FIRE PLAN, fire Evacuation Training, AND DISASTER PLAN (a) Each jail shall have a written plan for the evacuation and control of inmates in the event of a fire. (b) Jail staff shall receive fire evacuation training as required by Section 405 of the North Caroli…

10A NCAC 14J .0404 MATTRESSES Mattresses shall meet the requirements of the North Carolina State Fire Prevention Code. History Note: Authority G.S. 153A-221; Eff. June 1, 1990; Readopted Eff. September 4, 2020.

10A NCAC 14J .0405 KEYS (a) Each jail that is classified as an Institutional Group I-3 occupancy shall have a key control system. For the purposes of this Rule, "Institutional Group I-3 occupancy" means an occupancy classification as defined in the North Carolina State Building C…

SECTION .0500 - SECURITY 10A NCAC 14J .0501 GENERAL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS Each jail shall meet the following security requirements: (1) provide for the confinement of inmates from the time of their passage through the security perimeter until release; (2) provide for the locked s…

SECTION .0600 - SUPERVISION 10A NCAC 14J .0601 SUPERVISION (a) A jail shall have an officer make supervision rounds and observe each inmate at least two times within a 60 minute time period on an irregular basis with not more than 40 minutes between rounds. Supervision rounds sha…

SECTION .0700 - SANITATION AND PERSONAL HYGIENE 10A NCAC 14J .0701 SANITATION Each jail shall comply with the North Carolina Commission for Public Health rules governing sanitation as codified in Title 15A Chapter 18A Section .1500 and which are hereby adopted by reference pursua…

10A NCAC 14J .0702 MATTRESSES AND BEDDING (a) Mattresses, sheets, and blankets that are clean and are capable of being used for their intended purpose shall be supplied to inmates who are housed overnight. Clean sheets shall be issued at least once a week. (b) Mattresses shall: (…

10A NCAC 14J .0703 SHAVING Each inmate detained over 24 hours shall be provided with individual shaving supplies, except when security considerations dictate otherwise, and inmates shall not be allowed to share razors. History Note: Authority G.S. 153A-221; Eff. June 1, 1990; Pur…

10A NCAC 14J .0704 SHOWERS AND TOILETS Inmates shall have access to showers a minimum of three times per week. Inmates on work release shall have daily access to showers. Bath towels and soap shall be provided. Inmates shall have unrestricted access to toilets while confined. His…

10A NCAC 14J .0705 PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS (a) Every inmate detained over 24 hours shall be issued without charge the following items: (1) toothbrush; (2) toothpaste or tooth powder; (3) comb; (4) feminine hygiene products, if appropriate; (5) deodorant; and (6) shampoo. (b) After…

SECTION .0800 - COMMISSARY OR CANTEEN SERVICES 10A NCAC 14J .0801 AVAILABILITY OF SERVICES Each jail shall make commissary or canteen items, including snacks and personal care products, available for purchase by inmates. The items shall be available either directly from officers …

SECTION .0900 - FOOD 10A NCAC 14J .0901 FOOD SERVICE (a) In jails that purchase meals from an outside provider, a written contract shall require the provider to meet the applicable standards in this Section. (b) Inmates who assist with the preparation or service of any meal shall…

10A NCAC 14J .0902 MEAL SERVICE (a) Each jail shall provide at least three meals for inmates, two of which must be hot, at regular times during each 24-hour period. There shall be not more than 14 hours between the evening meal and breakfast. (b) Food shall be served to inmates o…

10A NCAC 14J .0903 FOOD AND NUTRIENT REQUIREMENTS (a) The average nutrient content of weekly menus shall meet the Recommended Dietary Allowances of the National Academy of Sciences which are hereby adopted by reference pursuant to G.S. 150B-14(c). (b) Daily menus shall include th…

10A NCAC 14J .0904 MENUS (a) A jail shall prepare menus in consultation with a dietitian or nutritionist. (b) Menus shall be written and portion sizes shall be specified within the menu. (c) Menus shall be dated and posted in the jail one week in advance of serving a meal. (d) Me…

10a NCAC 14J .0905 MODIFIED DIETS (a) Modified diets shall be provided if prescribed by appropriate medical or dental personnel. (b) Modified diets shall be provided when reasonably possible to accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of an inmate. (c) Written menus for m…