Article 4. Medical Management
12VAC35-105-720. Health care policy.
A. The provider shall implement a policy, appropriate to the scope and level of service that addresses provision of adequate and appropriate medical care. This policy shall describe how:
1. Medical care needs will be assessed including circumstances that will prompt the decision to obtain a medical assessment.
2. Individualized services plans will address any medical care needs appropriate to the scope and level of service.
3. Identified medical care needs will be addressed.
4. The provider will manage medical care needs or respond to abnormal findings.
5. The provider will communicate medical assessments and diagnostic laboratory results to the individual and authorized representative, as appropriate.
6. The provider will keep accessible to staff and contractors on duty the names, addresses, and phone numbers of the individual's medical and dental providers.
7. The provider will ensure a means for facilitating and arranging, as appropriate, transportation to medical and dental appointments and medical tests, when services cannot be provided on site.
B. The provider shall implement written policies to identify any individuals who are at risk for falls and develop and implement a fall prevention and management plan and program for each at risk individual.
C. Providers of residential or inpatient services shall provide or arrange for the provision of appropriate medical care. Providers of other services shall define instances when they shall provide or arrange for appropriate medical and dental care and instances when they shall refer the individual to appropriate medical care.
D. The provider shall implement written infection control measures including the use of universal precautions.
E. The provider shall report outbreaks of infectious diseases to the Department of Health pursuant to § 32.1-37 of the Code of Virginia.
Statutory Authority
§ 37.2-203 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 18, Issue 18, eff. September 19, 2002; amended, Virginia Register Volume 28, Issue 5, eff. December 7, 2011.
12VAC35-105-730. (Repealed.)
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 18, Issue 18, September 19, 2002; repealed, Virginia Register Volume 28, Issue 5, eff. December 7, 2011.
12VAC35-105-740. Physical examination for residential and inpatient services.
A. Providers of residential or inpatient services shall administer or obtain results of physical exams within 30 days of an individual's admission. The examination must have been conducted within one year of admission to the service. Providers of inpatient services shall administer physical exams within 24 hours of an individual's admission.
B. A physical examination shall include, at a minimum:
1. General physical condition (history and physical);
2. Evaluation for communicable diseases;
3. Recommendations for further diagnostic tests and treatment, if appropriate;
4. Other examinations that may be indicated; and
5. The date of examination and signature of a qualified practitioner.
C. Locations designated for physical examinations shall ensure individual privacy.
D. The provider shall review and follow up with the results of the physical examination and of any follow-up diagnostic tests, treatments, or examinations in the individual's record.
E. This section does not apply to crisis services as crisis services shall comply with Part VIII of this chapter.
Statutory Authority
§ 37.2-203 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 18, Issue 18, eff. September 19, 2002; amended, Virginia Register Volume 28, Issue 5, eff. December 7, 2011; Volume 40, Issue 22, eff. July 17, 2024.
12VAC35-105-750. Emergency medical information.
A. The provider shall maintain the following emergency medical information for each individual:
1. If available, the name, address, and telephone number of:
a. The individual's physician; and
b. The authorized representative or other person to be notified;
2. Medical insurance company name and policy or Medicaid, Medicare , or CHAMPUS number, if any;
3. Currently prescribed medications and over-the-counter medications used by the individual;
4. Medication and food allergies;
5. History of substance abuse;
6. Significant medical problems or conditions;
7. Significant ambulatory or sensory problems;
8. Significant communication problems; and
9. Advance directive, if one exists.
B. Current emergency medical information shall be readily available to employees or contractors wherever program services are provided.
Statutory Authority
§ 37.2-203 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 18, Issue 18, eff. September 19, 2002; amended, Virginia Register Volume 28, Issue 5, eff. December 7, 2011.
12VAC35-105-760. Medical equipment.
The provider shall develop and implement a policy on maintenance and use of medical equipment, including personal medical equipment and devices.
Statutory Authority
§ 37.2-203 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 18, Issue 18, eff. September 19, 2002.