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Virginia Administrative Code
Title 12. Health
Agency 35. Department of Behavioral Health And Developmental Services
Chapter 105. Rules and Regulations for Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
12/3/2024

12VAC35-105-1920. Bedrooms for crisis services.

A. This section only applies to crisis stabilization units and REACH CTH providers.

B. Bedrooms shall meet the following square footage requirements:

1. Single occupancy bedrooms shall have no less than 80 square feet of floor space.

2. Multiple occupancy bedrooms shall have no less than 60 square feet of floor space per individual.

C. No more than four individuals shall share a bedroom.

D. Bedrooms shall be free of all protrusions, sharp corners, hardware, fixtures, or other devices that may cause injury to the individual.

E. Windows in the bedrooms shall be so constructed as to minimize breakage and otherwise prevent the individual from self-harming.

F. Each individual shall have adequate private storage space accessible to the bedroom for clothing and personal belongings.

G. Each sleeping area shall have a door that can be (i) closed for privacy or quiet and (ii) readily opened in case of fire or other emergency.

H. The environment of sleeping areas shall be conducive to sleep and rest.

I. Providers of children's residential services shall provide separate sleeping areas for boys and girls four years of age or older.

J. Providers of children's residential services shall ensure beds are at least three feet apart at the head, foot, and sides, and double-decker beds shall be at least five feet apart at the head, foot, and sides.

Statutory Authority

§§ 37.2-302 and 37.2-400 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 40, Issue 22, eff. July 17, 2024.

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