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.