Part II. Administrative and Personnel
Article 1
General Provisions
6VAC35-41-120. Responsibilities of the provider or governing authority.
A. The provider shall clearly identify the corporation, association, partnership, individual, or public agency that is the holder of the certificate (governing authority). Any change in the identity or corporate status of the governing authority or provider shall be reported to the director or designee.
B. The governing authority shall appoint a facility administrator to whom it delegates the authority and responsibility for administrative direction of the facility.
C. A written decision-making plan shall be developed and implemented and shall provide for a staff person with the qualifications of a facility administrator to be designated to assume the temporary responsibility for the operation of the facility. Each plan shall include an organizational chart.
D. The provider shall have a written statement of its (i) purpose, (ii) population served, and (iii) available services for each facility subject to this regulation.
E. Written procedures shall be developed and implemented to monitor and evaluate quality assurance in each facility. Improvements shall be implemented when indicated.
Statutory Authority
§§ 16.1-309.9, 66-10, and 66-24 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 25, eff. January 1, 2014.
6VAC35-41-130. Insurance.
A. Documentation of the following insurance coverage shall be maintained:
1. Liability insurance covering the premises and the facility's operations, including all employees and volunteers, if applicable.
2. Insurance necessary to comply with Virginia's minimum insurance requirements for all vehicles used to transport residents.
B. Staff who use personal vehicles for official business, including transporting residents, shall be informed of the requirements to provide and document insurance coverage for such purposes.
Statutory Authority
§§ 16.1-309.9, 66-10, and 66-24 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 25, eff. January 1, 2014.
6VAC35-41-140. Participation of residents in human research.
A. The provider shall have procedures, approved by its governing authority, to govern the review, approval, and monitoring of human research. Human research means any systematic investigation, including research development, testing, and evaluating, involving human subjects, including but not limited to a resident or his parents, guardians, or family members, that is designed to develop or contribute to generalized knowledge. Human research does not include statistical analysis of information readily available on the subject that does not contain any identifying information or research exempted by federal research regulations pursuant to 45 CFR 46.101(b).
B. Information on residents shall be maintained as provided in 6VAC35-41-330 (maintenance of records) and all records and information related to the human research shall be kept confidential in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
C. The provider may require periodic progress reports of any research project and a formal final report of all completed research projects.
Statutory Authority
§§ 16.1-309.9, 66-10, and 66-24 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 25, eff. January 1, 2014.
6VAC35-41-145. Operational procedures.
Current operational procedures shall be accessible to all staff.
Statutory Authority
§§ 16.1-309.9, 66-10, and 66-24 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 25, eff. January 1, 2014.
Article 2
Hiring
6VAC35-41-150. Job descriptions.
A. There shall be a written job description for each position that, at a minimum, includes the:
1. Job title or position;
2. Duties and responsibilities of the incumbent;
3. Job title or identification of the immediate supervisor; and
4. Minimum education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required for entry-level performance of the job.
B. A copy of the job description shall be given to each person assigned to a position prior to assuming that position's duties.
Statutory Authority
§§ 16.1-309.9, 66-10, and 66-24 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 25, eff. January 1, 2014.
6VAC35-41-160. Qualifications.
A. Facilities subject to (i) the rules and regulations of a governing authority or (ii) the rules and regulations of a local government personnel office shall develop written minimum entry-level qualifications in accord with the rules and regulations of the supervising personnel authority. Facilities not subject to rules and regulations of the governing authority or a local government personnel office shall follow the minimum entry-level qualifications of the Virginia Department of Human Resource Management.
B. When services or consultations are obtained on a contractual basis, they shall be provided by professionally qualified personnel.
C. Each facility shall provide documentation of contractual agreements or staff expertise to provide educational services, counseling services, psychological services, medical services, or any other services needed to serve the residents in accordance with the facility's program description as defined by the facility's criteria of admission, required by 6VAC35-41-730 B (application for admission).
Statutory Authority
§§ 16.1-309.9, 66-10, and 66-24 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 25, eff. January 1, 2014.
6VAC35-41-165. Employee tuberculosis screening and follow-up.
A. On or before the employee's start date at the facility each employee shall submit evidence of freedom from tuberculosis in a communicable form that is no older than 30 days. The documentation shall indicate the screening results as to whether there is an absence of tuberculosis in a communicable form.
B. Each employee shall submit evidence of an annual evaluation of freedom from tuberculosis in a communicable form.
C. Employees shall undergo a subsequent tuberculosis screening or evaluation, as applicable, in the following circumstances:
1. The employee comes into contact with a known case of infectious tuberculosis; or
2. The employee develops chronic respiratory symptoms of three weeks duration.
D. Employees suspected of having tuberculosis in a communicable form shall not be permitted to return to work or have contact with staff or residents until a physician has determined that the individual does not have tuberculosis in a communicable form.
E. Any active case of tuberculosis developed by an employee or a resident shall be reported to the local health department in accordance with the requirements of the Commonwealth of Virginia State Board of Health Regulations for Disease Reporting and Control (12VAC5-90).
F. Documentation of any screening results shall be retained in a manner that maintains the confidentiality of information.
G. The detection, diagnosis, prophylaxis, and treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis shall be performed consistent with the current requirements of the Virginia Department of Health's Division of Tuberculosis Prevention and Control and the federal Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Statutory Authority
§§ 16.1-309.9, 66-10, and 66-24 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 25, eff. January 1, 2014.
6VAC35-41-170. Physical examination.
When the qualifications for a position require a given set of physical abilities, all persons selected for such positions shall be examined by a physician at the time of employment to ensure that they have the level of medical health or physical ability required to perform assigned duties. Persons hired into positions that require a given set of physical abilities may be reexamined annually in accordance with written procedures.
Statutory Authority
§§ 16.1-309.9, 66-10, and 66-24 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 25, eff. January 1, 2014.
6VAC35-41-180. Employee and volunteer background checks.
A. Except as provided in subsection B of this section, all persons who (i) accept a position of employment at, (ii) volunteer on a regular basis and will be alone with a resident in the performance of their duties, or (iii) provide contractual services directly to a resident on a regular basis and will be alone with a resident in the performance of their duties in a juvenile residential facility shall undergo the following background checks, in accordance with § 63.2-1726 of the Code of Virginia, to ascertain whether there are criminal acts or other circumstances that would be detrimental to the safety of residents in the facility:
1. A reference check;
2. A criminal history check;
3. A fingerprint check with the Virginia State Police and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI);
4. A central registry check with Child Protective Services; and
5. A driving record check if applicable to the individual's job duties.
B. To minimize vacancy time when the fingerprint checks required by subdivision A 3 of this section have been requested, employees may be hired, pending the results of the fingerprint checks, provided:
1. All of the other applicable components of subsection A of this section have been completed;
2. The applicant is given written notice that continued employment is contingent on the fingerprint check results as required by subdivision A 3 of this section; and
3. Employees hired under this exception shall not be allowed to be alone with residents and may work with residents only when under the direct supervision of staff whose background checks have been completed, until such time as all background checks are completed.
C. Documentation of compliance with this section shall be retained in the individual's personnel record as provided in 6VAC35-41-310 (personnel records).
D. Written procedures shall provide for the supervision of nonemployee persons, who are not subject to the provisions of subsection A of this section and who have contact with residents.
Statutory Authority
§§ 16.1-309.9, 66-10, and 66-24 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 25, eff. January 1, 2014.
Article 3
Employee Orientation and Training
6VAC35-41-190. Required initial orientation.
A. Before the expiration of the employee's seventh work day at the facility, each employee shall be provided with a basic orientation on the following:
1. The facility;
2. The population served;
3. The basic objectives of the program;
4. The facility's organizational structure;
5. Security, population control, emergency preparedness, and evacuation procedures in accordance with 6VAC35-41-490 (emergency and evacuation procedures);
6. The practices of confidentiality;
7. The residents' rights; and
8. The basic requirements of and competencies necessary to perform in the positions.
B. Prior to working with residents while not under the direct supervision of staff who have completed all applicable orientations and training, each direct care staff shall receive a basic orientation on the following:
1. The facility's program philosophy and services;
2. The facility's behavior management program;
3. The facility's behavior intervention procedures and techniques, including the use of least restrictive interventions and physical restraint;
4. The residents' rules of conduct and responsibilities;
5. The residents' disciplinary and grievance procedures;
6. Child abuse and neglect and mandatory reporting;
7. Standard precautions; and
8. Documentation requirements as applicable to the position's duties.
C. Volunteers shall be oriented in accordance with 6VAC35-41-300 (orientation and training for volunteers or interns).
Statutory Authority
§§ 16.1-309.9, 66-10, and 66-24 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 25, eff. January 1, 2014.
6VAC35-41-200. Required initial training.
A. Each full-time and part-time employee and relief staff shall complete initial, comprehensive training that is specific to the individual's occupational class, is based on the needs of the population served, and ensures that the individual has the competencies to perform in the position.
1. Direct care staff shall receive at least 40 hours of training, inclusive of all training required by this section, in their first year of employment.
2. Contractors shall receive training required to perform their position responsibilities in a juvenile residential facility.
B. Within 30 days following the employee's start date at the facility or before the employee is responsible for the direct supervision of a resident, all direct care staff and staff who provide direct supervision of the residents while delivering services, with the exception of workers employed by contract to provide behavioral health or health care services, shall complete training in the following areas:
1. Emergency preparedness and response;
2. First aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation, unless the individual is currently certified, with certification required as applicable to their duties;
3. The facility's behavior management program;
4. The residents' rules of conduct and the rationale for the rules;
5. The facility's behavior intervention procedures, with physical and mechanical restraint training required as applicable to their duties;
6. Child abuse and neglect;
7. Mandatory reporting;
8. Maintaining appropriate professional relationships;
9. Interaction among staff and residents;
10. Suicide prevention;
11. Residents' rights, including but not limited to the prohibited actions provided for in 6VAC35-41-560 (prohibited actions);
12. Standard precautions; and
13. Procedures applicable to the employees' position and consistent with their work profiles.
C. Employees who administer medication shall have, prior to such administration, successfully completed a medication training program approved by the Board of Nursing or be licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia to administer medication.
D. Training shall be required by and provided as appropriate to the individual's job duties and in accordance with the provider's training plan.
E. When an individual is employed by contract to provide services for which licensure by a professional organization is required, documentation of current licensure shall constitute compliance with this section.
F. Volunteers and interns shall be trained in accordance 6VAC35-41-300 (orientation and training for volunteers or interns).
Statutory Authority
§§ 16.1-309.9, 66-10, and 66-24 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 25, eff. January 1, 2014.
6VAC35-41-210. Required retraining.
A. Each employee, relief staff, and contractor shall complete retraining that is specific to the individual's occupational class and the position's job description and addresses any professional development needs.
B. All staff shall complete an annual training refresher on the facility's emergency preparedness and response plan and procedures.
C. All direct care staff and staff who provide direct supervision of the residents while delivering services, with the exception of workers who are employed by contract to provide behavioral health or health care services, shall complete at least 40 hours of training annually that shall include training in the following areas:
1. Suicide prevention;
2. Child abuse and neglect;
3. Mandatory reporting;
4. Residents' rights, including but not limited to the prohibited actions provided for in 6VAC35-41-560 (prohibited actions);
5. Standard precautions; and
6. Behavior intervention procedures.
D. Staff required by their position to have certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid shall receive training sufficient to maintain current certifications.
E. Employees who administer medication shall complete an annual refresher training on the administration of medication.
F. Retraining shall (i) be required by and provided as appropriate to the individual's job duties, (ii) address any needs identified by the individual and the supervisor, if applicable, and (iii) be in accordance with the provider's training plan.
G. When an individual is employed by contract to provide services for which licensure by a professional organization is required, documentation of current licensure shall constitute compliance with this section.
H. Staff who have not timely completed required retraining shall not be allowed to have direct care responsibilities pending completion of the retraining requirements.
Statutory Authority
§§ 16.1-309.9, 66-10, and 66-24 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 25, eff. January 1, 2014.
Article 4
Personnel
6VAC35-41-220. Written personnel procedures.
The provider shall have and implement provider approved written personnel procedures and make these readily accessible to each staff member.
Statutory Authority
§§ 16.1-309.9, 66-10, and 66-24 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 25, eff. January 1, 2014.
6VAC35-41-230. Code of ethics.
A written code of ethics shall be available to all employees.
Statutory Authority
§§ 16.1-309.9, 66-10, and 66-24 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 25, eff. January 1, 2014.
6VAC35-41-240. [Reserved].
Statutory Authority
§§ 16.1-309.9, 66-10, and 66-24 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 25, eff. January 1, 2014.
6VAC35-41-250. Notification of change in driver's license status.
Staff whose job responsibilities may involve transporting residents shall (i) maintain a valid driver's license and (ii) report to the facility administrator or designee any change in their driver's license status including but not limited to suspensions, restrictions, and revocations.
Statutory Authority
§§ 16.1-309.9, 66-10, and 66-24 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 25, eff. January 1, 2014.
6VAC35-41-260. Physical or mental health of personnel.
When an individual poses a direct threat to the health and safety of a resident, others at the facility, or the public or is unable to perform essential job-related functions, that individual shall be removed immediately from all duties involved in the direct care or direct supervision of residents. The facility may require a medical or mental health evaluation to determine the individual's fitness for duty prior to returning to duties involving the direct care or direct supervision of residents. The results of any medical information or documentation of any disability related inquiries shall be maintained separately from the employee's personnel records maintained in accordance with 6VAC35-41-310 (personnel records). For the purpose of this section a direct threat means a significant risk of substantial harm.
Statutory Authority
§§ 16.1-309.9, 66-10, and 66-24 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 25, eff. January 1, 2014.
Article 5
Volunteers
6VAC35-41-270. Definition of volunteers or interns.
For the purpose of this chapter, volunteer or intern means any individual or group who of their own free will provides goods and services without competitive compensation.
Statutory Authority
§§ 16.1-309.9, 66-10, and 66-24 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 25, eff. January 1, 2014.
6VAC35-41-280. Selection and duties of volunteers or interns.
A. Any facility that uses volunteers or interns shall develop and implement written procedures governing their selection and use. Such procedures shall provide for the objective evaluation of persons and organizations in the community who wish to associate with the residents.
B. Volunteers and interns shall have qualifications appropriate for the services provided.
C. The responsibilities of interns and individuals who volunteer on a regular basis shall be clearly defined in writing.
D. Volunteers and interns shall neither be responsible for the duties of direct care staff nor for the direct supervision of the residents.
Statutory Authority
§§ 16.1-309.9, 66-10, and 66-24 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 25, eff. January 1, 2014.
6VAC35-41-290. Background checks for volunteers or interns.
A. Any individual who (i) volunteers on a regular basis or is an intern and (ii) will be alone with a resident in the performance of that position's duties shall be subject to the background check requirements provided for in 6VAC35-41-180 A (employee and volunteer background checks).
B. Documentation of compliance with the background check requirements shall be maintained for each intern and each volunteer for whom a background check is required. Such records shall be kept in accordance with 6VAC35-41-310 (personnel records).
C. A facility that uses volunteers or interns shall have procedures for supervising volunteers or interns, on whom background checks are not required or whose background checks have not been completed, who have contact with residents.
Statutory Authority
§§ 16.1-309.9, 66-10, and 66-24 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 25, eff. January 1, 2014.
6VAC35-41-300. Orientation and training for volunteers or interns.
A. Volunteers and interns shall be provided with a basic orientation on the following:
1. The facility;
2. The population served;
3. The basic objectives of the facility;
4. The facility's organizational structure;
5. Security, population control, emergency, emergency preparedness, and evacuation procedures;
6. The practices of confidentiality;
7. The residents' rights, including but not limited to the prohibited actions provided for in 6VAC35-41-560 (prohibited actions); and
8. The basic requirements of and competencies necessary to perform their duties and responsibilities.
B. Volunteers and interns shall be trained within 30 days from their start date at the facility in the following:
1. Any procedures that are applicable to their duties and responsibilities; and
2. Their duties and responsibilities in the event of a facility evacuation.
Statutory Authority
§§ 16.1-309.9, 66-10, and 66-24 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 25, eff. January 1, 2014.
Article 6
Records
6VAC35-41-310. Personnel records.
A. Separate up-to-date written or automated personnel records shall be maintained on each (i) employee and (ii) volunteer or intern on whom a background check is required.
B. The records of each employee shall include:
1. A completed employment application form or other written material providing the individual's name, address, phone number, and social security number or other unique identifier;
2. Educational background and employment history;
3. Documentation of required reference check;
4. Annual performance evaluations;
5. Date of employment for each position held and date of separation;
6. Documentation of compliance with requirements of Virginia law regarding child protective services and criminal history background investigations;
7. Documentation of the verification of any educational requirements and of professional certification or licensure if required by the position;
8. Documentation of all training required by this chapter and any other training received by individual staff; and
9. A current job description.
C. If applicable, health records, including reports of any required health examinations, shall be maintained separately from the other records required by this section.
D. The personnel records of volunteers and contractual service providers may be limited to documentation of compliance with the background checks as required by 6VAC35-41-180 (employee and volunteer background checks).
Statutory Authority
§§ 16.1-309.9, 66-10, and 66-24 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 25, eff. January 1, 2014.
6VAC35-41-320. [Reserved].
Statutory Authority
§§ 16.1-309.9, 66-10, and 66-24 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 25, eff. January 1, 2014.
6VAC35-41-330. Maintenance of records.
A. A separate written or automated case record shall be maintained for each resident that shall include all correspondence and documents received by the facility relating to the care of that resident and documentation of all case management services provided.
B. A separate health record may be kept on each resident. The resident's active health records shall be readily accessible in case of emergency and shall be made available to authorized staff consistent with applicable state and federal statutes and regulations.
C. Each case record and health record shall be kept (i) up to date, (ii) in a uniform manner, and (ii) confidential from unauthorized access.
D. Written procedures shall provide for the management of all records, written and automated, and shall describe confidentiality, accessibility, security, and retention of records pertaining to residents, including:
1. Access, duplication, dissemination, and acquisition of information only to persons legally authorized according to federal and state laws;
2. Facilities using automated records shall address procedures that include:
a. How records are protected from unauthorized access;
b. How records are protected from unauthorized Internet access;
c. How records are protected from loss;
d. How records are protected from unauthorized alteration; and
e. How records are backed up;
3. Security measures to protect records (i) from loss, unauthorized alteration, inadvertent or unauthorized access, or disclosure of information; and (ii) during transportation of records between service sites;
4. Designation of person responsible for records management; and
5. Disposition of records in the event the facility ceases to operate.
E. Written procedure shall specify what information is available to the resident.
F. Active and closed written records shall be kept in secure locations or compartments that are accessible to authorized staff and shall be protected from unauthorized access, fire, and flood.
G. All case records shall be retained as governed by The Library of Virginia.
Statutory Authority
§§ 16.1-309.9, 66-10, and 66-24 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 25, eff. January 1, 2014.
6VAC35-41-340. Face sheet.
A. At the time of admission each resident's record shall include, at a minimum, a completed face sheet that contains the following:
1. The resident's full name, last known residence, birth date, sex, race, unique numerical identifier, and admission date; and
2. Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the resident's placing agency, emergency contacts, legal guardians, and parents, as applicable and appropriate.
B. Upon discharge, the date of and reason for discharge, names and addresses of persons to whom the resident was discharged, and forwarding address of the resident, if known, shall be recorded on the face sheet.
C. Information shall be updated when changes occur.
Statutory Authority
§§ 16.1-309.9, 66-10, and 66-24 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 25, eff. January 1, 2014.