Virginia Law

Chapter 73.

Standards for Licensed Assisted Living Facilities

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• Part I.

  General Provisions
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Section 10

Definitions

Section 20

Requirements of law and applicability

Section 30

Program of care

• Part II.

  Administration and Administrative Services
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Section 40

Licensee

Section 45

Minimum amount for liability insurance disclosure

Section 50

Disclosure

Section 60

Electronic records and signatures

Section 70

Incident reports

Section 80

Management and control of resident funds

Section 90

Safeguarding residents' funds

Section 100

Infection control program

• Part III.

  Personnel
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Section 110

Staff general qualifications

Section 120

Staff orientation and initial training

Section 130

Reports of abuse, neglect, or exploitation

Section 140

Administrator qualifications

Section 150

Administrator provisions and responsibilities

Section 160

Administrator training

Section 170

Shared administrator for smaller facilities

Section 180

Administrator of both assisted living facility and nursing home

Section 190

Designated direct care staff person in charge

Section 200

Direct care staff qualifications

Section 210

Direct care staff training

Section 220

Private duty personnel

Section 230

Staff duties performed by residents

Section 240

Volunteers

Section 250

Staff records and health requirements

Section 260

First aid and CPR certification

Section 270

Direct care staff training when aggressive or restrained residents are in care

• Part IV.

  Staffing and Supervision
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Section 280

Staffing

Section 290

Work schedule and posting

Section 300

Communication among staff

• Part V.

  Admission, Retention, and Discharge of Residents
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Section 310

Admission and retention of residents

Section 320

Physical examination and report

Section 325

Fall risk rating

Section 330

Mental health screening

Section 340

Psychosocial and behavioral history

Section 350

Sex offender information

Section 360

Emergency placement

Section 370

Respite care

Section 380

Resident personal and social information

Section 390

Resident agreement with facility

Section 400

Monthly statement of charges and payments

Section 410

Orientation and related information for residents

Section 420

Acceptance back in facility

Section 430

Discharge of residents

• Part VI.

  Resident Care and Related Services
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Section 440

Uniform assessment instrument (UAI)

Section 450

Individualized service plans

Section 460

Personal care services and general supervision and care

Section 470

Health care services

Section 480

Restorative, habilitative, and rehabilitative services

Section 490

Health care oversight

Section 500

Access by community services boards, certain local government departments, and behavioral health authorities

Section 510

Mental health services coordination and support

Section 520

Activity and recreational requirements

Section 530

Freedom of movement

Section 540

Visiting in the facility

Section 550

Resident rights

Section 560

Resident records

Section 570

Release of information regarding resident's personal affairs and records

Section 580

Food service and nutrition

Section 590

Number of meals and availability of snacks

Section 600

Time interval between meals

Section 610

Menus for meals and snacks

Section 620

Oversight of special diets

Section 630

Observance of religious dietary practices

Section 640

Medication management plan and reference materials

Section 650

Physician's or other prescriber's order

Section 660

Storage of medications

Section 670

Qualifications and supervision of staff administering medications

Section 680

Administration of medications and related provisions

Section 690

Medication review

Section 700

Oxygen therapy

Section 710

Restraints

Section 720

Do Not Resuscitate Orders

Section 730

Advance directives

• Part VII.

  Resident Accommodations and Related Provisions
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Section 740

Personal possessions

Section 750

Resident rooms

Section 760

Living room or multipurpose room

Section 770

Dining areas

Section 780

Laundry and linens

Section 790

Transportation

Section 800

Incoming and outgoing mail

Section 810

Telephones

Section 820

Smoking

Section 830

Resident councils

Section 840

Pets living in the assisted living facility

Section 850

Pets visiting the assisted living facility

• Part VIII.

  Buildings and Grounds
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Section 860

General requirements

Section 870

Maintenance of buildings and grounds

Section 880

Heating, ventilation, and cooling

Section 890

Lighting and lighting fixtures

Section 900

Sleeping areas

Section 910

Common rooms

Section 920

Toilet, face/hand washing, and bathing facilities

Section 925

Toilet, face/hand washing, and bathing supplies

Section 930

Provisions for signaling and call systems

Section 940

Fire safety: compliance with state regulations and local fire ordinances

• Part IX.

  Emergency Preparedness
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Section 950

Emergency preparedness and response plan

Section 960

Fire and emergency evacuation plan

Section 970

Fire and emergency evacuation drills

Section 980

Emergency equipment and supplies

Section 990

Plan for resident emergencies and practice exercise

• Part X.

  Additional Requirements for Facilities that Care for Adults with Serious Cognitive Impairments
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• Article 1.

  Subjectivity
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Section 1000

Subjectivity

• Article 2.

  Mixed Population
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Section 1010

Applicability

Section 1020

Staffing

Section 1030

Staff training

Section 1040

Doors and windows

Section 1050

Outdoor access

Section 1060

Indoor walking area

Section 1070

Environmental precautions

• Article 3.

  Safe, Secure Environment
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Section 1080

Applicability

Section 1090

Assessment

Section 1100

Approval

Section 1110

Appropriateness of placement and continued residence

Section 1120

Activities

Section 1130

Staffing

Section 1140

Staff training

Section 1150

Doors and windows

Section 1160

Outdoor access

Section 1170

Indoor walking area

Section 1180

Environmental precautions

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FORMS (22VAC40-73)