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.