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Virginia Administrative Code
Title 22. Social Services
Agency 40. Department of Social Services
Chapter 61. Standards and Regulations for Licensed Adult Day Centers
11/21/2024

22VAC40-61-270. Discharge of participants.

A. When actions, circumstances, conditions, or care needs occur that will result in the discharge of a participant, discharge planning shall begin immediately.

B. A written discharge notice shall identify the reasons for discharge and outline the services needed by the participant upon discharge. The discharge notice shall be provided to and discussed with the participant and family members or legal representative.

C. The center shall notify the participant and family members or legal representative at least 30 calendar days prior to the actual discharge date.

D. The center shall develop a policy regarding the number of days notice that is required when a participant wishes to leave the center. Any required notice of intent to leave shall not exceed 30 calendar days.

E. When a participant's condition presents an immediate and serious risk to the health, safety, or welfare of the participant or others and immediate discharge is necessary, the 30-day notification of planned discharge does not apply.

F. The center shall assist the participant, his family members, or legal representative, if any, in the discharge or transfer process. The center shall prepare a transfer report for the new program, if requested.

G. The center shall have a process by which participants, family members, or legal representatives can appeal a center-initiated discharge.

Statutory Authority

§ 63.2-1733 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 36, Issue 3, eff. December 29, 2019.

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