Virginia Law

Chapter 105. Rules and Regulations for Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental ServicesRead Chapter

• Part I. General ProvisionsRead all
• Article 1. Authority and ApplicabilityRead all

Section 10

Authority and applicability

• Article 2. DefinitionsRead all

Section 20

Definitions and units of measurement

• Part II. Licensing ProcessRead all

Section 30

Licenses

Section 40

Application requirements

Section 50

Issuance of licenses

Section 60

Modification

Section 70

Onsite reviews

Section 80

Complaint investigations

Section 90

Compliance

Section 100

Sanctions

Section 110

Denial, revocation, or suspension of a license

Section 115

Summary suspension

Section 120

Variances

Section 130

Confidentiality of records

• Part III. Administrative ServicesRead all

• Article 1. Management and AdministrationRead all

Section 140

License availability

Section 150

Compliance with applicable laws, regulations and policies

Section 155

Preadmission-screening, discharge planning, involuntary commitment, and mandatory outpatient treatment orders

Section 160

Reviews by the department; requests for information; required reporting

Section 170

Corrective action plan

Section 180

Notification of changes

Section 190

Operating authority, governing body and organizational structure

Section 200

Appointment of administrator

Section 210

Fiscal accountability

Section 220

Indemnity coverage

Section 230

Written fee schedule

Section 240

Policy on funds of individuals receiving services

Section 250

Deceptive or false advertising

• Article 2. Physical EnvironmentRead all

Section 260

Building inspection and classification

Section 265

Floor plans

Section 270

Building modifications

Section 280

Physical environment

Section 290

Food service inspections

Section 300

Sewer and water inspections

Section 310

Weapons

Section 320

Fire inspections

Section 325

Community liaison

• Article 3. Physical Environment of Residential and Inpatient Service LocationsRead all

Section 330

Beds

Section 340

Bedrooms

Section 350

Condition of beds

Section 360

Privacy

Section 370

Ratios of toilets, basins, and showers or baths

Section 380

Lighting

• Article 4. Human ResourcesRead all

Section 390

Confidentiality and security of personnel records

Section 400

Criminal background checks and registry searches

Section 410

Job description

Section 420

Qualifications of employees or contractors

Section 430

Employee or contractor personnel records

Section 440

Orientation of new employees, contractors, volunteers, and students

Section 450

Employee training and development

Section 460

Emergency medical or first aid training

Section 470

Notification of policy changes

Section 480

Employee or contractor performance evaluation

Section 490

Written grievance policy

Section 500

Students and volunteers

Section 510

Tuberculosis screening

• Article 5. Health and Safety ManagementRead all

Section 520

Risk management

Section 530

Emergency preparedness and response plan

Section 540

Access to telephone in emergencies; emergency telephone numbers

Section 550

First aid kit accessible

Section 560

Operable flashlights or battery lanterns

• Part IV. Services and SupportsRead all

• Article 1. Service Description and StaffingRead all

Section 570

Mission statement

Section 580

Service description requirements

Section 590

Provider staffing plan

Section 600

Nutrition

Section 610

Community participation

Section 620

Monitoring and evaluating service quality

• Article 2. Screening, Admission, Assessment, Service Planning, and OrientationRead all

Section 630

[Repealed]

Section 640

[Repealed]

Section 645

Initial contacts, screening, admission, assessment, service planning, orientation and discharge

Section 650

Assessment policy

Section 660

Individualized services plan (ISP)

Section 665

ISP requirements

Section 670

[Repealed]

Section 675

Reassessments and ISP reviews

Section 680

Progress notes or other documentation

Section 690

Orientation

Section 691

Transition of individuals among service.

Section 693

Discharge

• Article 3. Crisis Intervention and EmergenciesRead all

Section 700

Written policies and procedures for crisis or emergency interventions; required elements

Section 710

Documenting crisis intervention and emergency services

• Article 4. Medical ManagementRead all

Section 720

Health care policy

Section 730

[Repealed]

Section 740

Physical examination for residential and inpatient services

Section 750

Emergency medical information

Section 760

Medical equipment

• Article 5. Medication Management ServicesRead all

Section 770

Medication management

Section 780

Medication errors and drug reactions

Section 790

Medication administration and storage or pharmacy operation

• Article 6. Behavior InterventionsRead all

Section 800

Policies and procedures on behavior interventions and supports

Section 810

Behavioral treatment plan

Section 820

Prohibited actions

Section 830

Seclusion, restraint, and time out

Section 840

Requirements for seclusion room

Section 850

[Repealed]

Section 860

[Repealed]

• Part V. Records ManagementRead all

Section 870

Paper and electronic records management policy

Section 880

Documentation policy

Section 890

Individual's service record

Section 900

Record storage and security

Section 910

Retention of individual's service records

Section 920

Review process for records

• Part VI. Additional Requirements for Selected ServicesRead all

• Article 1. Medication Assisted Treatment (Opioid Treatment Services)Read all

Section 925

Standards for the evaluation of new licenses for providers of services to individuals with opioid addiction

Section 930

Registration, certification or accreditation

Section 940

Criteria for involuntary termination from treatment

Section 950

Service operation schedule

Section 960

Physical examinations

Section 970

Counseling sessions

Section 980

Drug screens

Section 990

Take-home medication

Section 1000

Preventing duplication of medication services

Section 1010

Guests

Section 1020

Detoxification prior to involuntary discharge

Section 1030

Opioid agonist medication renewal

Section 1040

Emergency preparedness plan

Section 1050

Security of opioid agonist medication supplies

• Article 2. Medically Managed Withdrawal ServicesRead all

Section 1055

Description of level of care provided

Section 1060

Cooperative agreements with community agencies

Section 1070

Observation area

Section 1080

Direct-care training for providers of detoxification services

Section 1090

Minimum number of employees or contractors on duty

Section 1100

Documentation

Section 1110

Admission assessments

Section 1120

Vital signs

Section 1130

Light snacks and fluids

• Article 3. Services in Department of Corrections Correctional FacilitiesRead all

Section 1140

Clinical and security coordination

Section 1150

Other requirements for correctional facilities

• Article 4. Sponsored Residential Homes ServicesRead all

Section 1160

Sponsored residential home information

Section 1170

Sponsored residential home agreements

Section 1180

Sponsor qualification and approval process

Section 1190

Sponsored residential home service policies

Section 1200

Supervision

Section 1210

Sponsored residential home service records

Section 1220

Regulations pertaining to staff

Section 1230

Maximum number of beds or occupants in sponsored residential home

Section 1235

Sponsored residential home services for children

• Article 5. Case Management ServicesRead all

Section 1240

Service requirements for providers of case management services

Section 1245

Case management direct assessments

Section 1250

Qualifications of case management employees or contractors

Section 1255

Case manager choice

• Article 6. Community Gero-Psychiatric Residential ServicesRead all

Section 1260

Admission criteria

Section 1270

Physical environment requirements of community gero-psychiatric residential services

Section 1280

Monitoring

Section 1290

Service requirements for providers of gero-psychiatric residential services

Section 1300

Staffing requirements for community gero-psychiatric residential services

Section 1310

Interdisciplinary services planning team

Section 1320

Employee or contractor qualifications and training

Section 1330

Medical director

Section 1340

Physician services and medical care

Section 1350

Pharmacy services for providers of community gero-psychiatric residential services

• Article 7. Intensive Community Treatment and Program of Assertive Community Treatment ServicesRead all

Section 1360

Admission and discharge criteria

Section 1370

Treatment team and staffing plan

Section 1380

Contacts

Section 1390

ICT and PACT service daily operation and progress notes

Section 1400

ICT and PACT assessment

Section 1410

Service requirements

FORMS

FORMS (12VAC35-105)