Part IV. Supervision
22VAC40-61-190. General supervision.
A. During the center's hours of operation, one staff person on the premises shall be in charge of the administration of the center. This person shall be either the director or a staff member appointed by the licensee or designated by the director. This person may not be a volunteer.
B. At least two staff persons shall be on duty at the center and on field trips at all times when one or more participants are present. The use of volunteers as staff shall be in accordance with 22VAC40-61-170 G.
C. The center shall maintain a daily participant attendance log, documenting the name of the participant and his arrival and departure time.
Statutory Authority
§ 63.2-1733 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 36, Issue 3, eff. December 29, 2019.
22VAC40-61-200. Staff-to-participant ratio.
A. There shall be at least one staff person on duty providing direct care and supervision for every six participants in care, or portion thereof, whether at the center or on field trips.
B. The staff-to-participant ratio is to be calculated for the center rather than for a room or activity.
C. The number of any additional staff persons required shall depend upon:
1. The program and services the center provides;
2. The assessed functional levels and current needs of the participants; and
3. The size and physical layout of the building.
Statutory Authority
§ 63.2-1733 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 36, Issue 3, eff. December 29, 2019.