GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1999

H	1 

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 1385

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Sponsors: Representatives Nye; Cox, Nesbitt, and Warwick.

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Referred to:  Rules, Calendar and Operations of the House.

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April 29, 1999

A JOINT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH COMMISSION TO STUDY REGULATION OF ADULT CARE HOMES.
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
Section 1. The Legislative Research Commission may study State regulation of adult care homes.  The study may include the following:
(1)	Current licensure requirements and compliance therewith;
(2)	Local inspections of adult care homes, including interpretation and application of State law and rules;
(3)	Adequacy of staffing and staff training requirements;
(4)	Resident health and safety concerns, particularly with respect to medication administration; and
(5)	Other issues pertaining to State oversight to ensure quality of care and resident safety and well-being.
Section 2.  The Commission may make a progress report to the 1999 General Assembly, Regular Session 2000, and a final report to the 2001 General Assembly.
Section 3. This resolution is effective upon ratification.