Did you know that every DWI Facility has to be certified by the state of North Carolina?
Our clients aren’t the only ones that have to follow DWI laws. As a DWI agency, we too have rules and regulations to follow in order to maintain certification. In fact, each agency is bound by a Code of Conduct that is designed to protect the interest of the person seeking help for DWI and substance abuse. The compliance rules and regulations for DWI facilities are set by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) and supervised by the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services (DMH/DD/SAS).
NC Compliance Standards For DWI Agencies
Here is an overview of the DWI Rules established by the NCDHHS:
- Facility compliance reviews shall be conducted according to a schedule determined by DMH/DD/SAS.
- Compliance problems and program deficiencies will be addressed in the review and correction plans developed with the facility. Each correction plan will have a follow-up plan. Refusal to complete a correction plan or persistent non-compliance will be grounds for suspension until correction or revocation of the Authorization.
- The department does accept written complaints of misconduct against facilities. All written complaints will be reviewed and investigated.
- Suspension and Revocation: DMH/DD/SAS may suspend or revoke a facility’s authorization to provide services to DWI offenders at any time for failure to comply with applicable Statutes and Rules.
- In circumstances in which the direct care of a client is compromised or when there is failure to comply with a specific statute or rule concerning services to clients, the suspension shall be immediate.
- Revocation Process: The Branch Head will initiate action affecting the Authorization of a facility. Such action shall be limited to the following:
- Revocation of the Authorization;
- Suspension of the Authorization until such time as the problem is corrected and the correction verified; or
- A Written Correction Plan shall be completed by the facility while continuing to operate under close monitoring.
Click here for the full list of The DWI Rules
As you can see, the state of North Carolina is serious about the standards of operation for DWI Facilities and so our we. Absolute Advocacy’s main objective is to treat our clients with decency and respect as they have come to rely on as professional service providers in the community.
We take our role in the DWI process very seriously, using this Code as a guide for serving our clients in the best possible way. Not only will we uphold these standards, but we will also make sure that anyone that we recommend or refer to our clients adhere to a professional code of conduct within their respective specialty. At no time will we jeopardize the integrity and ethics of our agency. We are here to serve you.