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.