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Virginia Administrative Code
Title 22. Social Services
Agency 30. Department For Aging And Rehabilitative Services
Chapter 120. Adult Services Approved Providers
12/31/2024

22VAC30-120-90. Emergency approval.

A. Emergency approval of a provider may be granted under the following conditions:

1. The court orders emergency placement; or

2. The adult or the adult's responsible person requests placement or service in an emergency.

B. For emergency approval of an adult foster care provider, the local department shall visit the provider's home prior to the emergency placement to ensure that minimum safety standards are evident and that the provider is capable of providing care for the adult.

C. For emergency approval of an in-home provider, the local department shall interview the provider to ensure that the emergency provider is capable of providing the needed services.

D. Emergency approval of a provider shall not exceed 30 calendar days.

E. The provider shall meet all applicable standards if services are to be provided beyond the 30-day emergency approval.

Statutory Authority

§ 51.5-131 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Former 22VAC40-771-90, derived from Virginia Register Volume 24, Issue 2, eff. November 1, 2007; renumbered as 22VAC30-120-90, Virginia Register Volume 30, Issue 1, eff. October 9, 2013; amended, Virginia Register Volume 39, Issue 19, eff. June 8, 2023.

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