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Virginia Administrative Code
Title 12. Health
Agency 35. Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
9/21/2020

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

Section 10
Authority and applicability
Section 20
Definitions and units of measurement
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Section 700
Written policies and procedures for crisis or emergency interventions; required elements
Section 710
Documenting crisis intervention and emergency services
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
Section 770
Medication management
Section 780
Medication errors and drug reactions
Section 790
Medication administration and storage or pharmacy operation
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]
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
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
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
Section 1140
Clinical and security coordination
Section 1150
Other requirements for correctional facilities
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
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
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
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
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