Virginia Administrative Code - Title 12. Health - Agency 35. Department of Behavioral Health And Developmental Services

Agency 35. Department of Behavioral Health And Developmental Services

Preface: Agency Summary
Chapter 10: Public Participation Guidelines [Repealed]Read all
Section 10: [Repealed]
Chapter 11: Public Participation Guidelines [Repealed]Read all
Section 10: [Repealed]
Section 15: [Repealed]
Section 20: [Repealed]
Section 30: [Repealed]
Section 40: [Repealed]
Section 50: [Repealed]
Section 60: [Repealed]
Section 70: [Repealed]
Section 80: [Repealed]
Section 90: [Repealed]
Section 100: [Repealed]
Section 110: [Repealed]
Chapter 12: Public Participation GuidelinesRead all
Part I: Purpose and Definitions
Section 10: Purpose
Section 20: Definitions
Part II: Notification of Interested Persons
Section 30: Notification List
Section 40: Information to Be Sent to Persons on the Notification List
Section 45: Notification to Licensed Providers
Part III: Public Participation Procedures
Section 50: Public Comment
Section 60: Petition for Rulemaking
Section 70: Appointment of Regulatory Advisory Panel
Section 80: Appointment of Negotiated Rulemaking Panel
Section 90: Meetings
Section 100: Public Hearings on Regulations
Section 110: Periodic Review of Regulations
Chapter 20: Mandatory Standards for the Certification of First Offender Drug Abuse Diversion and Education Programs [Repealed]Read all
Section 10: [Repealed]
Chapter 30: Standards for Interdepartmental Regulation of Residential Facilities for Children [Repealed]Read all
Section 10: [Repealed]
Chapter 40: Mandatory Certification/Licensure Standards for Treatment Programs for Residential Facilities for Children [Repealed]Read all
Section 10: [Repealed]
Chapter 45: Regulations for Providers of Mental Health, Mental Retardation, Substance Abuse, and Brain Injury Residential Services for Children [Repealed]Read all
Section 10: [Repealed]
Section 20: [Repealed]
Section 25: [Repealed]
Section 30: [Repealed]
Section 40: [Repealed]
Section 50: [Repealed]
Section 60: [Repealed]
Section 70: [Repealed]
Section 80: [Repealed]
Section 90: [Repealed]
Section 100: [Repealed]
Section 110: [Repealed]
Section 120: [Repealed]
Section 130: [Repealed]
Section 140: [Repealed]
Section 150: [Repealed]
Section 160: [Repealed]
Section 170: [Repealed]
Section 180: [Repealed]
Section 190: [Repealed]
Section 200: [Repealed]
Section 210: [Repealed]
Chapter 46: Regulations for Children's Residential FacilitiesRead all
Part I: General Provisions
Section 10: Definitions
Section 20: Service Description and Applications; Required Elements
Section 30: The Investigation
Section 40: Review of Facilities
Section 50: Posting of Information
Section 60: General Requirements
Section 70: Resident's Rights
Section 80: Written Corrective Action Plans
Section 90: Licenses
Section 100: Application Fees
Section 110: Modification
Section 120: Denial
Section 130: Revocation
Section 140: Summary Suspension
Section 150: Variances
Section 160: Investigation of Complaints and Allegations
Part II: Administration
Section 170: Governing Body
Section 180: Responsibilities of the Provider
Section 190: Fiscal Accountability
Section 200: Insurance
Section 210: Fundraising
Section 220: Weapons
Section 230: Relationship to the Department
Section 240: Facilities Serving Persons over the Age of 17 Years
Section 250: Health Information
Section 260: Physical or Mental Health of Personnel
Section 270: Qualifications
Section 280: Job Descriptions
Section 290: Written Personnel Policies and Procedures
Section 300: Personnel Records
Section 310: Staff Development
Section 320: Staff Supervision
Section 330: The Applicant
Section 340: The Chief Administrative Officer
Section 350: Program Director
Section 360: Case Manager
Section 370: Child Care Supervisor
Section 380: Child Care Staff
Section 390: Relief Staff
Section 395: Additional Requirements for Residential Facilities for Individuals with Brain Injury
Section 400: Volunteers and Student/Interns
Section 410: Support Functions
Part III: Residential Environment
Section 420: Buildings, Inspections and Building Plans
Section 430: Heating Systems, Ventilation, and Cooling Systems
Section 440: Lighting
Section 450: Plumbing
Section 460: Toilet Facilities
Section 470: Personal Necessities
Section 480: Sleeping Areas
Section 490: Smoking Prohibition
Section 500: Residents' Privacy
Section 510: Audio and Visual Recordings
Section 520: Living Rooms and Indoor Recreation Space
Section 530: Study Space
Section 540: Kitchen and Dining Areas
Section 550: Laundry Areas
Section 560: Storage
Section 570: Staff Quarters
Section 580: Office Space
Section 590: Buiding and Grounds
Section 600: Equipment and Furnishings
Section 610: Housekeeping and Maintenance
Section 620: Farm and Domestic Animals
Part IV: Programs and Services
Section 625: Minimum Service Requirements
Section 630: Acceptance of Children
Section 640: Admission Procedures
Section 650: Least Restrictive Programming
Section 660: Maintenance of Residents' Records
Section 670: Record Reviews
Section 680: Interestate Compact on the Placement of Children
Section 690: Participation of Residents in Human Research
Section 700: Emergency and Self-Admissions
Section 710: Application for Admission
Section 720: Written Placement Agreement
Section 730: Face Sheet
Section 740: Initial Objectives and Strategies
Section 750: Individualized Service Plans/Quarterly Reports
Section 760: Resident Transfer Between Residential Facilities Located in Virginia and Operated by the Same Sponsor
Section 765: Discharge
Section 770: Placement of Residents Outside the Facility
Section 780: Case Management Services
Section 790: Therapy
Section 800: Structured Program of Care
Section 810: Health Care Procedures
Section 820: Written Policies and Procedures for a Crisis or Clinical Emergency
Section 830: Documenting Crisis Intervention and Clinical Emergency Services
Section 840: Medical Examinations and Treatment
Section 850: Medication
Section 860: Nutrition
Section 870: Staff Supervision of Residents
Section 880: Emergency Telephone Numbers
Section 890: Searches
Section 900: Behavior Support
Section 910: Timeout
Section 920: Prohibitions
Section 930: Pharmacological or Mechanical Restraints
Section 940: Behavior Interventions
Section 950: Seclusion
Section 960: Seclusion Room Requirements
Section 970: Education
Section 980: Religion
Section 990: Recreation
Section 1000: Community Relationships
Section 1010: Clothing
Section 1020: Allowances and Spending Money
Section 1030: Work and Employment
Section 1040: Visitation at the Facility and to the Resident's Home
Section 1050: Resident Visitation at the Homes of Staff
Section 1060: Vehicles and Power Equipment
Section 1070: Serious Incident Reports
Section 1080: Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect
Section 1090: Grievance Procedures
Part V: Disaster or Emergency Planning
Section 1100: Disaster or Emergency Planning
Section 1110: Emergency and Evacuation Procedures
Part VI: Special Programs
Section 1120: Independent Living Programs
Section 1130: Mother/Baby Programs
Section 1140: Campsite Programs or Adventure Activities
Section 1150: (Reserved)
Section 1160: Clinically Managed, Medium-Intensity Residential ServicesLevel of Care 3.5Staff Criteria
Section 1170: Clinically Managed, Medium-Intensity Residential ServicesLevel of Care 3.5Program Criteria
Section 1180: Clinically Managed, Medium-Intensity Residential ServicesLevel of Care 3.5Admission Criteria
Section 1190: Clinically Managed, Medium-Intensity Residential ServicesLevel of Care 3.5Discharge Criteria
Section 1200: Clinically Managed, Medium-Intensity Residential ServicesLevel of Care 3.5Co-Occurring Enhanced Programs
Section 1210: Clinically Managed, Low-Intensity Residential ServicesLevel of Care 3.1Staff Criteria
Section 1220: Clinically Managed, Low-Intensity Residential ServicesLevel of Care 3.1Program Criteria
Section 1230: Clinically Managed, Low-Intensity Residential ServicesLevel of Care 3.1Admission Criteria
Section 1240: Clinically Managed, Low-Intensity Residential ServicesLevel of Care 3.1Discharge Criteria
Section 1250: Clinically Managed, Low-Intensity Residential ServicesLevel of Care 3.1Co-Occurring Enhanced Programs
DIBR: Documents Incorporated by Reference (12VAC35-46)
Chapter 50: Rules and Regulations for the Licensure of Private Psychiatric Hospitals [Repealed]Read all
Section 10: [Repealed]
Chapter 60: Rules and Regulations for the Licensure of Correctional Psychiatric Facilities [Repealed]Read all
Section 10: [Repealed]
Chapter 70: Rules and Regulations for the Licensure of Supported Residential Programs and Residential Respite Care/Emergency Services Facilities [Repealed]Read all
Section 10: [Repealed]
Chapter 80: Rules and Regulations for the Licensure of Outpatient Facilities [Repealed]Read all
Section 10: [Repealed]
Chapter 90: Rules and Regulations for the Licensure of Day Support Programs [Repealed]Read all
Section 10: [Repealed]
Chapter 100: Rules and Regulations for the Licensure of Residential Facilities [Repealed]Read all
Section 10: [Repealed]
Chapter 102: Rules and Regulations for the Licensure of Facilities and Providers of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse [Repealed]Read all
Section 10: [Repealed]
Chapter 105: Rules and Regulations for Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental ServicesRead all
Part I: General Provisions
Article 1: Authority and Applicability
Section 10: Authority and Applicability
Part II: Licensing Process
Article 2: Definitions
Section 20: Definitions
Section 30: Licenses
Section 40: Application Requirements
Section 50: Issuance of Licenses
Section 60: Modification
Section 70: Onsite Reviews
Section 80: Complaint Investigations
Section 90: Compliance
Section 100: Sanctions
Section 110: Denial, Revocation, or Suspension of a License
Section 115: Summary Suspension
Section 120: Variances
Section 130: Confidentiality of Records
Part III: Administrative Services
Article 1: Management and Administration
Section 140: License Availability
Section 150: Compliance with Applicable Laws, Regulations and Policies
Section 155: Preadmission-Screening, Discharge Planning, Involuntary Commitment, and Mandatory Outpatient Treatment Orders
Section 160: Reviews by the Department; Requests for Information; Required Reporting
Section 170: Corrective Action Plan
Section 180: Notification of Changes
Section 190: Operating Authority, Governing Body and Organizational Structure
Section 200: Appointment of Administrator
Section 210: Fiscal Accountability
Section 220: Indemnity Coverage
Section 230: Written Fee Schedule
Section 240: Policy on Funds of Individuals Receiving Services
Section 250: Deceptive or False Advertising
Article 2: Physical Environment
Section 260: Building Inspection and Classification
Section 265: Floor Plans
Section 270: Building Modifications
Section 280: Physical Environment
Section 290: Food Service Inspections
Section 300: Sewer and Water Inspections
Section 310: Weapons
Section 320: Fire Inspections
Section 325: Community Liaison
Article 3: Physical Environment of Residential and Inpatient Service Locations
Section 330: Beds
Section 340: Bedrooms
Section 350: Condition of Beds
Section 360: Privacy
Section 370: Ratios of Toilets, Basins, and Showers or Baths
Section 380: Lighting
Article 4: Human Resources
Section 390: Confidentiality and Security of Personnel Records
Section 400: Criminal Background Checks and Registry Searches
Section 410: Job Description
Section 420: Qualifications of Employees or Contractors
Section 430: Employee or Contractor Personnel Records
Section 435: Provision of Provider Statement to Any Other Provider
Section 440: Orientation of New Employees, Contractors, Volunteers, and Students
Section 450: Employee Training and Development
Section 460: Emergency Medical or First Aid Training
Section 470: Notification of Policy Changes
Section 480: Employee or Contractor Performance Evaluation
Section 490: Written Grievance Policy
Section 500: Students and Volunteers
Section 510: Tuberculosis Screening
Article 5: Health and Safety Management
Section 520: Risk Management
Section 530: Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan
Section 540: Access to Telephone in Emergencies; Emergency Telephone Numbers
Section 550: First Aid Kit Accessible
Section 560: Operable Flashlights or Battery Lanterns
Part IV: Services and Supports
Article 1: Service Description and Staffing
Section 570: Mission Statement
Section 580: Service Description Requirements
Section 590: Provider Staffing Plan
Section 600: Nutrition
Section 610: Community Participation
Section 620: Monitoring and Evaluating Service Quality
Article 2: Screening, Admission, Assessment, Service Planning, and Orientation
Section 630: [Repealed]
Section 640: [Repealed]
Section 645: Initial Contacts, Screening, Admission, Assessment, Service Planning, Orientation and Discharge
Section 650: Assessment Policy
Section 660: Individualized Services Plan (Isp)
Section 665: Isp Requirements
Section 670: [Repealed]
Section 675: Reassessments and Isp Reviews
Section 680: Progress Notes or Other Documentation
Section 690: Orientation
Section 691: Transition of Individuals Among Service.
Section 693: Discharge
Article 3: Crisis Intervention and Emergencies
Section 700: Written Policies and Procedures for Crisis or Emergency Interventions; Required Elements
Section 710: Documenting Crisis Intervention and Emergency Services
Article 4: Medical Management
Section 720: Health Care Policy
Section 730: [Repealed]
Section 740: Physical Examination for Residential and Inpatient Services
Section 750: Emergency Medical Information
Section 760: Medical Equipment
Article 5: Medication Management Services
Section 770: Medication Management
Section 780: Medication Errors and Drug Reactions
Section 790: Medication Administration and Storage or Pharmacy Operation
Article 6: Behavior Interventions
Section 800: Policies and Procedures on Behavior Interventions and Supports
Section 810: Behavioral Treatment Plan
Section 820: Prohibited Actions
Section 830: Seclusion, Restraint, and Time Out
Section 840: Requirements for Seclusion Room
Section 850: [Repealed]
Section 860: [Repealed]
Part V: Records Management
Section 870: Paper and Electronic Records Management Policy
Section 880: Documentation Policy
Section 890: Individual's Service Record
Section 900: Record Storage and Security
Section 910: Retention of Individual's Service Records
Section 920: Review Process for Records
Part VI: Additional Requirements for Selected Services
Article 1: Medication Assisted Treatment (Opioid Treatment Services)
Section 925: Standards for the Evaluation of New Licenses for Providers of Services to Individuals with Opioid Addiction
Section 930: Registration, Certification, or Accreditation
Section 935: Criteria for Patient Admission
Section 940: Criteria for Involuntary Termination from Treatment
Section 945: Criteria for Patient Discharge
Section 950: Service Operation Schedule
Section 960: Initial and Periodic Assessment Services
Section 965: Special Services for Pregnant Individuals
Section 970: Counseling Sessions
Section 980: Drug Screens
Section 990: Take-Home Medication
Section 1000: Preventing Duplication of Medication Services
Section 1010: Guests
Section 1020: Detoxification Prior to Involuntary Discharge
Section 1030: Opioid Agonist Medication Renewal
Section 1040: Emergency Preparedness Plan
Section 1050: Security of Opioid Agonist Medication Supplies
Article 2: Medically Managed Withdrawal Services
Section 1055: Description of Level of Care Provided
Section 1060: Cooperative Agreements with Community Agencies
Section 1070: Observation Area
Section 1080: Direct-Care Training for Providers of Detoxification Services
Section 1090: Minimum Number of Employees or Contractors on Duty
Section 1100: Documentation
Section 1110: Admission Assessments
Section 1120: Vital Signs
Section 1130: Light Snacks and Fluids
Article 3: Services in Department of Corrections Correctional Facilities
Section 1140: Clinical and Security Coordination
Section 1150: Other Requirements for Correctional Facilities
Article 4: Sponsored Residential Homes Services
Section 1160: Sponsored Residential Home Information
Section 1170: Sponsored Residential Home Agreements
Section 1180: Sponsor Qualification and Approval Process
Section 1190: Sponsored Residential Home Service Policies
Section 1200: Supervision
Section 1210: Sponsored Residential Home Service Records
Section 1220: Regulations Pertaining to Staff
Section 1230: Maximum Number of Beds or Occupants in Sponsored Residential Home
Section 1235: Sponsored Residential Home Services for Children
Article 5: Case Management Services
Section 1240: Service Requirements for Providers of Case Management Services
Section 1245: Case Management Direct Assessments
Section 1250: Qualifications of Case Management Employees or Contractors
Section 1255: Case Manager Choice
Article 6: Community Gero-Psychiatric Residential Services
Section 1260: Admission Criteria
Section 1270: Physical Environment Requirements of Community Gero-Psychiatric Residential Services
Section 1280: Monitoring
Section 1290: Service Requirements for Providers of Gero-Psychiatric Residential Services
Section 1300: Staffing Requirements for Community Gero-Psychiatric Residential Services
Section 1310: Interdisciplinary Services Planning Team
Section 1320: Employee or Contractor Qualifications and Training
Section 1330: Medical Director
Section 1340: Physician Services and Medical Care
Section 1350: Pharmacy Services for Providers of Community Gero-Psychiatric Residential Services
Article 7: Assertive Community Treatment Service (ACT)
Section 1360: Admission and Discharge Criteria
Section 1370: Treatment Team and Staffing Plan
Section 1380: Contacts
Section 1390: Act Service Daily Operation and Progress Notes
Section 1400: Act Assessment
Section 1410: Service Requirements
Section 1420: (Reserved.)
Part VII: Addition Medicine Service Requirements
Article 1: Medically Managed Intensive Inpatient Level of care 4.0
Section 1430: Medically Managed Intensive Inpatient Level of Care 4.0 Staff Criteria
Section 1440: Medically Managed Intensive Inpatient Level of Care 4.0 Program Criteria
Section 1450: Medically Managed Intensive Inpatient Level of Care 4.0 Admission Criteria
Section 1460: Medically Managed Intensive Inpatient Level of Care 4.0 Discharge Criteria
Article 2: Medically Monitored Intensive Inpatient Services 2 Level of care 3.7
Section 1470: Medically Managed Intensive Inpatient Level of Care 4.0 Co-Occurring Enhanced Programs
Section 1480: Medically Monitored Intensive Inpatient Services Level of Care 3.7 Staff Criteria
Section 1490: Medically Monitored Intensive Inpatient Services Level of Care 3.7 Program Criteria
Section 1500: Medically Monitored Intensive Inpatient Level of Care 3.7 Admission Criteria
Section 1510: Medically Monitored Intensive InpatientLevel of Care 3.7Discharge Criteria
Section 1520: Medically Monitored Intensive InpatientLevel of Care 3.7Co-Occurring Enhanced Programs
Article 3: Clinically Managed High-Intensity Residential Services Level of care 3.5
Section 1530: Clinically Managed High-Intensity Residential ServicesLevel of Care 3.5 Staff Criteria
Section 1540: Clinically Managed High-Intensity Residential ServicesLevel of Care 3.5Program Criteria
Section 1550: Clinically Managed High-Intensity Residential ServicesLevel of Care 3.5Admission Criteria
Section 1560: Clinically Managed High-Intensity Residential ServicesLevel of Care 3.5Discharge Criteria
Section 1570: Clinically Managed High-Intensity Residential ServicesLevel of Care 3.5Co-Occurring Enhanced Programs
Article 4: Clinically Managed Population-Specific High Intensity Residential Services Level of care 3.3
Section 1580: Clinically Managed Population-Specific High-Intensity Residential ServicesLevel of Care 3.3Staff Criteria
Section 1590: Clinically Managed Population-Specific High-Intensity Residential ServicesLevel of Care 3.3Program Criteria
Section 1600: Clinically Managed Population-Specific High-Intensity Residential ServicesLevel of Care 3.3Admission Criteria
Section 1610: Clinically Managed Population-Specific High-Intensity Residential ServicesLevel of Care 3.3Discharge Criteria
Section 1620: Clinically Managed Population-Specific High-Intensity Residential ServicesLevel of Care 3.3Co-Occurring Enhanced Programs
Article 5: Clinically Managed Low-Intensity Residential Services Level of care 3.1
Section 1630: Clinically Managed Low-Intensity Residential ServicesLevel of Care 3.1Staff Criteria
Section 1640: Clinically Managed Low-Intensity Residential ServicesLevel of Care 3.1Program Criteria
Section 1650: Clinically Managed Low-Intensity Residential ServicesLevel of Care 3.1Admission Criteria
Section 1660: Clinically Managed Low-Intensity Residential ServicesLevel of Care 3.1Discharge Criteria
Section 1670: Clinically Managed Low-Intensity Residential ServicesLevel of Care 3.1Co-Occurring Enhanced Programs
Article 6: Partial Hospitalization Level of care 2.5
Section 1680: Substance Abuse Partial Hospitalization Services Level of Care 2.5 Staff Criteria
Section 1690: Substance Abuse Partial Hospitalization Services Level of Care 2.5 Program Criteria
Section 1700: Substance Abuse Partial Hospitalization Level of Care 2.5 Admission Criteria
Section 1710: Substance Abuse Partial HospitalizationLevel of Care 2.5Discharge Criteria
Section 1720: Substance Abuse Partial HospitalizationLevel of Care 2.5Co-Occurring Enhanced Programs
Article 7: Intensive Outpatient Services Level of care 2.1
Section 1730: Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient ServicesLevel of Care 2.1Staff Criteria
Section 1740: Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient ServicesLevel of Care 2.1Program Criteria
Section 1750: Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient ServicesLevel of Care 2.1Admission Criteria
Section 1760: Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient ServicesLevel of Care 2.1Discharge Criteria
Section 1770: Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient ServicesLevel of Care 2.1Co-Occurring Enhanced Programs
Article 8: Substance Abuse Outpatient Services Level of care 1.0
Section 1780: Substance Abuse Outpatient ServicesLevel of Care 1.0Staff Criteria
Section 1790: Substance Abuse Outpatient Services Level of Care 1.0Program Criteria
Section 1800: Substance Abuse Outpatient Services Level of Care 1.0Admission Criteria
Section 1810: Substance Abuse Outpatient ServicesLevel of Care 1.0Discharge Criteria
Section 1820: Substance Abuse Outpatient ServicesLevel of Care 1.0Co-Occurring Enhanced Programs
FORMS: Forms (12VAC35-105)
DIBR: Documents Incorporated by Reference (12VAC35-105)
Chapter 110: Rules and Regulations to Assure the Rights of Residents of Facilities Operated by the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services [Repealed]Read all
Section 10: [Repealed]
Chapter 115: Regulations to Assure the Rights of Individuals Receiving Services from Providers Licensed, Funded, or Operated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental ServicesRead all
Part I: General Provisions
Section 10: Authority and Applicability
Section 20: Policy
Section 30: Definitions
Part II: Assurance of Rights
Section 40: Assurance of Rights
Part III: Explanation of Individual Rights and Provider Duties
Section 50: Dignity
Section 60: Services
Section 70: Participation in Decision Making and Consent
Section 80: Confidentiality
Section 90: Access to and Amendment of Services Records
Section 100: Restrictions on Freedoms of Everyday Life
Section 105: Behavioral Treatment Plans
Section 110: Use of Seclusion, Restraint, and Time Out
Section 120: Work
Section 130: Research
Section 140: [Repealed]
Part IV: Substitute Decision Making
Section 145: Determination of Capacity to Give Consent or Authorization
Section 146: Authorized Representatives
Part V: Complaint Resolution, Hearing, and Appeal Procedures
Section 150: General Provisions
Section 160: [Repealed]
Section 170: [Repealed]
Section 175: Human Rights Complaint Process
Section 180: Local Human Rights Committee Hearing and Review Procedures
Section 190: Special Procedures for Emergency Hearings by the Lhrc
Section 200: Special Procedures for Lhrc Reviews Involving Consent and Authorization
Section 210: State Human Rights Committee Appeals Procedures
Part VI: Variances
Section 220: Variances
Part VII: Reporting Requirements
Section 230: Provider Requirements for Reporting
Part VIII: Enforcement and Sanctions
Section 240: Human Rights Enforcement and Sanctions
Part IX: Responsibilities and Duties
Section 250: [Repealed]
Section 260: Provider and Department Responsibilities
Section 270: State Human Rights Committee and Local Human Rights Committees Responsibilities
Chapter 120: Rules and Regulations to Assure the Rights of Patients of Psychiatric Hospitals and Other Psychiatric Facilities Licensed by the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services [Repealed]Read all
Section 10: [Repealed]
Chapter 130: Rules and Regulations to Assure the Rights of Clients in Community Programs [Repealed]Read all
Section 10: [Repealed]
Chapter 140: Mandatory Standards for Community Mental Health Programs [Repealed]Read all
Section 10: [Repealed]
Chapter 150: Mandatory Standards for Community Mental Retardation Programs [Repealed]Read all
Section 10: [Repealed]
Chapter 160: Mandatory Standards for Community Substance Abuse Programs [Repealed]Read all
Section 10: [Repealed]
Chapter 170: Regulations for Certification of Case Management [Repealed]Read all
Section 10: [Repealed]
Chapter 180: Regulations to Ensure the Protection of Subjects in Human ResearchRead all
Section 10: Definitions
Section 20: [Repealed]
Section 30: Applicability
Section 40: Policy
Section 50: Affiliation with a Research Review Committee
Section 60: Composition of Research Review Committees
Section 70: Elements of Each Committee's Review Process
Section 80: Kinds of Human Research Exempt from Committee Review
Section 90: Expedited Review Procedures for Certain Kinds of Human Research Involving No More Than Minimal Risk
Section 100: Informed Consent
Section 110: Committee Records
Section 120: Mandatory Reporting
Section 130: Role of the Department and Commissioner
Section 140: Applicability of State Policies
Section 150: Applicability of Federal Policies
Chapter 190: Regulations for Voluntary Admissions to State Training CentersRead all
Section 10: Definitions
Section 20: [Repealed]
Section 21: Application for Admission
Section 30: Criteria for Admission
Section 40: [Repealed]
Section 41: Requests for Reconsideration of the Director's Determination
Section 50: [Repealed]
Section 51: Judicial Certification
Chapter 200: Regulations for Emergency and Respite Care Admission to State Training CentersRead all
Section 10: Definitions
Section 20: Respite Care Admission
Section 30: Emergency Admission
Chapter 210: Regulations to Govern Temporary Leave from State FacilitiesRead all
Section 10: Applicability
Section 20: Definitions
Section 30: General Requirements for Temporary Leave
Section 40: Day Passes
Section 50: Trial Visits
Section 60: Home Visits
Section 70: Required Authorizations and Documentation
Section 80: Illness or Injury Occurring During a Day, Home, or Trial Visit
Section 90: Failure to Return to Training Centers
Section 100: Failure to Return to Hospitals
Chapter 220: Certification Requirements for Early Intervention Professionals, Early Intervention Specialists, and Early Intervention Case Managers [Repealed]Read all
Section 10: [Repealed]
Section 20: [Repealed]
Section 30: [Repealed]
Section 35: [Repealed]
Section 40: [Repealed]
Section 50: [Repealed]
Section 60: [Repealed]
Section 70: [Repealed]
Section 80: [Repealed]
Section 90: [Repealed]
Section 100: [Repealed]
Chapter 225: Requirements for Virginia Early Intervention SystemRead all
Part I: Authority and Definitions
Section 10: Authority
Section 20: Definitions
Part II: Virginia Early Intervention Services System
Section 30: Early Intervention Services Applicability, Availability, and Coordination
Part III: Referrals for Early Intervention Services and Supports
Section 40: Public Awareness and Child Identification and Referral
Section 50: Referrals to the Single Point of Entry
Part IV: Intake, Eligibility, and Assessment
Section 60: Intake
Section 70: Eligibility Criteria
Section 80: Evaluation for Eligibility Criteria
Section 90: Eligibility Determination Process
Section 100: Ineligibility for Early Intervention Services
Section 110: Assessment for Service Planning
Part V: Service Planning, Delivery, Transition, and Discharge
Section 120: Individualized Family Service Plan (Ifsp) Development
Section 130: Ifsp Approval and Selection of Service Providers
Section 140: Ifsp Periodic Review and Updates
Section 150: Annual Ifsp Review
Section 160: Physician Certification
Section 170: Service Delivery
Section 180: Service Documentation
Section 190: Transition
Section 200: Referral and Discharge
Part VI: Service Funding and Payment Systems
Section 210: Use of Part C Funds
Section 220: Services Provided at Public Expense
Section 230: System of Payments
Section 240: Use of Public Benefits or Public Insurance
Section 250: Use of Private Insurance
Section 260: Written Notification
Section 270: Billing and Collections of Family Fees, Public Benefits, and Insurance
Section 280: Provider Billing for Early Intervention Services
Part VII: Procedural Safeguards
Section 290: Notice of Rights and Procedural Protections
Section 300: Surrogate Parent Selection
Section 310: Prior Written Notice
Section 320: Parental Consents
Section 330: Early Intervention Records
Section 340: Confidentiality of Personally Identifiable Information
Section 350: Inspection and Review of Early Intervention Service Records
Section 360: Request to Amend Information in the Early Intervention Record
Section 370: Maintenance of Early Intervention Service Records
Part VIII: Dispute Resolution
Section 380: Notification of Complaint Resolution Options
Section 390: Mediation
Section 400: Due Process Hearing
Section 410: Administrative Complaint
Section 420: Appeal to the Department of Medical Assistance Services
Part IX: Early Intervention Practitioner Certification Requirements
Section 430: Certification Required for Early Intervention Professionals and Early Intervention Specialists
Section 440: Supervision Requirements
Section 450: Certification Required for Early Intervention Service Coordinators
Section 460: Initial Certification and Recertification Processes
Section 470: Notice of Decision on Application for Certification or Recertification
Section 480: Early Intervention Practitioner Database
Section 490: Restoration of Expired Certifications
Section 500: Termination of Certification
Section 510: Reconsideration of Decision to Deny or Terminate Certification
Part X: Comprehensive System of Personnel Development
Section 520: Comprehensive System of Personnel Development Requirements
Part XI: Lead Agency Oversight Responsibilities
Section 530: Lead Agency Monitoring and Supervision
Section 540: Data Collection and Reporting
FORMS: Forms (12VAC35-225)
Chapter 230: Operation of the Individual and Family Support ProgramRead all
Section 10: Definitions
Section 20: Program Description
Section 30: Program Eligibility Requirements
Section 40: Program Implementation
Section 50: Covered Services and Supports
Section 60: Application for Funding
Section 70: Application Review Criteria
Section 80: Funding Decision-Making Process
Section 90: Requests for Reconsideration
Section 100: Post-Funding Review
Section 110: Termination of Funding for Services, Supports, or Other Assistance
Chapter 240: Eugenics Sterilization Compensation ProgramRead all
Section 10: Definitions
Section 20: Eligibility Criteria
Section 30: Claims for Compensation
Section 40: Screening
Section 50: Review Panel
Section 60: Requests for Reconsideration
Section 70: Compensation
FORMS: Forms (12VAC35-240)
Chapter 250: Peer Recovery SpecialistsRead all
Section 10: Definitions
Section 20: Peer Recovery Specialist
Section 30: Qualifications
Section 40: Minimum Standards for Certifying Bodies
Section 50: Curriculum Requirements
DIBR: Documents Incorporated by Reference (12VAC35-250)
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