GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1991

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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 1052

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Sponsors: Representatives Green; Anderson, Bowman, Church, Gamble, Hardaway, Oldham, Smith, Wainwright, and Woodard.

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Referred to:  Rules, Appointments and Calendar.

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April 22, 1991

A JOINT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH COMMISSION TO STUDY THE LONG TERM CARE SYSTEM IN NORTH CAROLINA.
Whereas, the State of North Carolina has currently licensed 58,865 long term care beds;
Whereas, the specific projected need for 1991 of Nursing Home and Intermediate Care Facility/Mental Retardation licensed beds reflects the demand for an increased number of beds;
Whereas, the Mental Health Homes licensed pursuant to the Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Act of 1985 have experienced phenomenal growth; and
Whereas, rest homes are a vital component of the Long Term Care Facility System in North Carolina;
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring:
Section 1.  The Legislative Research Commission may study the Long Term Care Facility System in its entirety.
The Commission may include as the subjects of its study:
(1)	Nursing homes;
(2)	Developmentally Disabled Adult facilities;
(3)	Intermediate Care Facilities for Mentally Retarded;
(4)	Rest homes; and
(5)	Other Mental Health Homes licensed pursuant to the Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Act of 1985.
The Commission may study the following issues:
(1)	The number of persons served;
(2)	Rates;
(3)	Sources of reimbursement;
(4)	Criteria for placement; and
(5)	The State overview process to ensure proper placement.
Sec. 2.  The Commission may develop information evaluating the Long Term Care Facility System, including the need for a moratorium on beds.
Sec. 3.  The Commission shall report its findings and recommendations, including recommendations for needed legislation, to the 1991 General Assembly, 1992 Regular Session.
Sec. 4.  This resolution is effective upon ratification.