22VAC30-120-120. Inability to meet standards.
A. If the provider cannot meet the standards set forth in this chapter, the local department shall grant provisional approval, suspend approval, or revoke approval depending on the duration and nature of noncompliance.
B. The local department may grant provisional approval if noncompliance with the standards set forth in this chapter does not jeopardize the safety or proper care of the adults. Provisional approval shall not exceed 90 calendar days.
C. The local department may suspend approval if noncompliance with the standards set forth in this chapter may jeopardize the safety and proper care of adults. Suspension shall not exceed 90 calendar days. During the suspension, the provider shall not provide care to adults receiving services arranged by the local department.
D. If the provider is found to be out of compliance with the standards set forth in this chapter cannot meet standards within 90 calendar days, and a variance is not granted, the approval shall be revoked.
E. The local department shall immediately revoke its approval if noncompliance with the standards set forth in this chapter jeopardizes the health, safety, and proper care of adults. The local department shall terminate services and find alternative services for all affected adults who are receiving adult foster care no later than five calendar days from the date of the local department's revocation decision. For in-home providers, the local department shall find alternative services for the adult no later than 30 calendar days from the date of the local department's revocation decision.
F. The decision to grant provisional approval, suspend approval or revoke approval shall be in writing with the effective date of the decision noted.
Statutory Authority
§ 51.5-131 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Former 22VAC40-771-120, derived from Virginia Register Volume 24, Issue 2, eff. November 1, 2007; renumbered as 22VAC30-120-120, Virginia Register Volume 30, Issue 1, eff. October 9, 2013; amended, Virginia Register Volume 39, Issue 19, eff. June 8, 2023.