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Code of Federal Regulations Title 45. Public Welfare § 45.1620.4 Establishing policies and procedures for emergencies

Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

The governing body of a recipient shall adopt written policies and procedures to guide the recipient in undertaking emergency cases or matters not within the recipient's established priorities. Emergencies include those non-priority cases or matters that require immediate legal action to:

(a) Secure or preserve the necessities of life,

(b) Protect against or eliminate a significant risk to the health or safety of the client or immediate family members, or

(c) Address other significant legal issues that arise because of new and unforeseen circumstances.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 45. Public Welfare § 45.1620.4 Establishing policies and procedures for emergencies - last updated January 02, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-45-public-welfare/cfr-sect-45-1620-4/

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