Article 2. Programs and Services
6VAC35-41-830. [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.
6VAC35-41-840. Structured programming.
A. Each facility shall implement a comprehensive, planned, and structured daily routine, including appropriate supervision designed to:
1. Meet the residents' physical and emotional needs;
2. Provide protection, guidance, and supervision;
3. Ensure the delivery of program services; and
4. Meet the objectives of any individual service plan.
B. Each facility shall have goals, objectives, and strategies consistent with the facility's mission and program objectives utilized when working with all residents until the residents' individualized service plans are developed. These goals, objectives, and strategies shall be provided to the residents in writing during orientation to the facility.
C. Residents shall be allowed to participate in the facility's programs, as applicable, upon 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.
6VAC35-41-850. Daily log.
A. A daily communication log shall be, in accordance with facility procedures, maintained to inform staff of significant happenings or problems experienced by residents.
B. The date and time of the entry and the identity of the individual making each entry shall be recorded.
C. If the facility records log book-type information on a computer, all entries shall post the date, time, and identity of the person making an entry. The computer shall prevent previous entries from being overwritten.
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.
6VAC35-41-860. Individual service plan.
A. An individual service plan shall be developed and placed in the resident's record within 30 days following admission and implemented immediately thereafter. The initial individual service plan shall be distributed to the resident; the resident's family, legal guardian, or legally authorized representative; the placing agency; and appropriate facility staff.
B. Individual service plans shall describe in measurable terms the:
1. Strengths and needs of the resident;
2. Resident's current level of functioning;
3. Goals, objectives, and strategies established for the resident including a behavior support plan, if appropriate;
4. Projected family involvement;
5. Projected date for accomplishing each objective; and
6. Status of the projected discharge plan and estimated length of stay except that this requirement shall not apply to a facility that discharges only upon receipt of the order of a court of competent jurisdiction.
C. Each service plan shall include the date it was developed and the signature of the person who developed it.
D. The service plan shall be reviewed within 60 days of the development of the plan and within each 90-day period thereafter. The individual service plan shall be revised as necessary. Any changes to the plan shall be made in writing. All participants shall receive copies of the revised plan.
E. The resident and facility staff shall participate in the development of the individual service plan.
F. The (i) supervising agency and (ii) resident's parents, legal guardian, or legally authorized representative, if appropriate and applicable, shall be given the opportunity to participate in the development of the resident's individual service plan.
G. Copies of the individual service plan shall be provided to the (i) resident; (ii) parents or legal guardians, as appropriate and applicable, and (iii) the placing agency.
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.
6VAC35-41-870. Quarterly reports.
A. Except when a resident is placed in a shelter care program, the resident's progress toward meeting his individual service plan goals shall be reviewed and a progress report shall be prepared within 60 days of the development of the plan and within each 90-day period thereafter and shall review the status of the following:
1. Resident's progress toward meeting the plan's objectives;
2. Family's involvement;
3. Continuing needs of the resident;
4. Resident's progress towards discharge; and
5. Status of discharge planning.
B. Each quarterly progress report shall include the date it was developed and the signature of the person who developed it.
C. All quarterly progress reports shall be distributed to the resident; the resident's family, legal guardian, or legally authorized representative; the placing agency; and appropriate facility 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.
6VAC35-41-880. Therapy.
Therapy, if provided, shall be provided by an individual (i) licensed as a therapist by the Department of Health Professions or (ii) who is licensure eligible and working under the supervision of a licensed therapist unless exempted from these requirements under the Code 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.
6VAC35-41-890. Community relationships.
A. Opportunities shall be provided for the residents to participate in activities and to utilize resources in the community.
B. In addition to the requirements of 6VAC35-41-290 (background checks for volunteers or interns), written procedures shall govern how the facility will determine if participation in such community activities or programs would be in the residents' best interest.
C. Each facility shall have a staff community liaison who shall be responsible for facilitating cooperative relationships with neighbors, the school system, local law enforcement, local government officials, and the community at large.
D. Each provider shall develop and implement written procedures for promoting positive relationships with the neighbors that shall be approved by the department.
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.
6VAC35-41-900. Resident visitation at the homes of staff.
Resident visitation at the homes of staff is prohibited unless written permission from the (i) resident's parent or legal guardian, as applicable and appropriate, (ii) the facility administrator, and (iii) the placing agency is obtained before the visitation occurs. The written permission shall be kept in the resident's record.
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.