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Virginia Administrative Code
Title 12. Health
Agency 5. Department of Health
Chapter 381. Regulations for the Licensure of Home Care Organizations
11/21/2024

12VAC5-381-270. Drop sites.

A. The organization may operate one or more drop sites for the convenience of staff providing direct client care or service. However, such sites shall not:

1. Have staff assigned;

2. Accept referrals; or

3. Be advertised as part of the organization.

B. Any client records located at the site shall be safeguarded against loss or unauthorized use. Only authorized personnel shall have access to client records as specified by state and federal law. It shall be the responsibility of the organization to assure that records maintained at the site are readily available for inspection staff.

C. Operation of a drop site as a business office shall constitute a separate organization and shall require licensure.

D. Drop sites shall be subject to inspection at any time.

Statutory Authority

§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-162.12 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 22, Issue 3, eff. January 1, 2006.

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