N.H. Admin. Code § He-M 310.08

Current through Register No. 50, December 12, 2024
Section He-M 310.08 - Suspension of Services
(a) A provider agency shall not suspend services to an individual unless the individual and guardian or representative have prior written notice of the specific behaviors and conduct for which suspension is imposed.
(b) Prior written notice shall be given through the service agreement process or through written provider agency policies which are explained to the individual and guardian or representative upon admission.
(c) Upon suspension, the provider agency shall give the individual and guardian or representative written notice containing the following:
(1) The reason for the suspension;
(2) The length of the suspension; and
(3) An explanation of the right to appeal in accordance with He-M 202 and He-C 200.
(d) The maximum length of a suspension shall be 5 service days. However, should an individual, guardian, or representative choose to exercise the right to appeal, the individual shall be suspended for no longer than one service day pending resolution of the appeal.
(e) Services to persons involuntarily admitted under RSA 171-B shall not be suspended.

N.H. Admin. Code § He-M 310.08

#4413, eff 4-27-88; ss by #5094, eff 3-15-91; ss by 6212, INTERIM, eff 3-30-96, EXPIRES: 12-31-98; ss by #6758, eff 5-27-98; ss by #8640, INTERIM, eff 5-27-06, EXPIRES: 11-23-06; ss by #8701, eff 8-4-06

Amended byVolume XXXV Number 18, Filed May 7, 2015 , Proposed by #10821, Effective 4/25/2015, Expires4/25/2025.
Amended by Number 28, Filed July 13, 2023, Proposed by #13676, Effective 6/24/2023, Expires 6/24/2033.