Chapter 5. Regulation of Medical Care Facilities and ServicesRead Chapter
- Article 1. Hospital and Nursing Home Licensure and InspectionRead all
- § 32.1-123
- (Effective until January 1, 2026) Definitions
- § 32.1-123
- (Effective January 1, 2026) Definitions
- § 32.1-124
- Exemptions
- § 32.1-125
- Establishment or operation of hospitals and nursing homes prohibited without license or certification; licenses not transferable
- § 32.1-125.01
- Failing to report; penalty
- § 32.1-125.1
- Inspection of hospitals by state agencies generally
- § 32.1-125.2
- Disclosure of other providers of services
- § 32.1-125.3
- Bed capacity and licensure in hospitals designated as critical access hospitals; designation as rural hospital
- § 32.1-125.4
- Retaliation or discrimination against complainants
- § 32.1-125.5
- Confidentiality of complainant's identity
- § 32.1-126
- Commissioner to inspect and to issue licenses to or assure compliance with certification requirements for hospitals, nursing homes, and certified nursing facilities; notice of denial of license; consultative advice and assistance; notice to electric utilities
- § 32.1-126.01
- Employment for compensation of persons convicted of barrier crimes prohibited; criminal records check required; suspension or revocation of license
- § 32.1-126.02
- Hospital pharmacy employees; criminal records check required
- § 32.1-126.1
- Asbestos inspection for hospitals
- § 32.1-126.2
- Fire suppression systems required in nursing facilities and nursing homes
- § 32.1-126.3
- Fire suppression systems required in hospitals
- § 32.1-126.4
- Hospital standing orders or protocols for certain vaccinations
- § 32.1-126.5
- Consolidation of inspections
- § 32.1-127
- (Effective until January 1, 2026) Regulations
- § 32.1-127
- (Effective January 1, 2026) Regulations
- § 32.1-127.001
- Certain design and construction standards to be incorporated in hospital and nursing home licensure regulations
- § 32.1-127.01
- Regulations to authorize certain disciplinary actions and guidelines
- § 32.1-127.1
- Immunity from liability for routine referral for organ and tissue donation
- § 32.1-127.1:01
- Record storage
- § 32.1-127.1:02
- Repealed
- § 32.1-127.1:03
- Health records privacy
- § 32.1-127.1:04
- Use or disclosure of certain protected health information required
- § 32.1-127.1:05
- Breach of medical information notification
- § 32.1-127.2
- Repealed
- § 32.1-127.3
- Immunity from liability for certain free health care services
- § 32.1-128
- Applicability to hospitals and nursing homes for practice of religious tenets
- § 32.1-129
- Application for license
- § 32.1-130
- Fees; Hospital and Nursing Home Licensure and Inspection Program Fund
- § 32.1-131
- Expiration and renewal of licenses
- § 32.1-132
- (Expires July 1, 2028) Alterations or additions to hospitals and nursing homes; when new license required; use of inpatient hospital beds for furnishing skilled care services
- § 32.1-132
- (Effective July 1, 2028) Alterations or additions to hospitals and nursing homes; when new license required; use of inpatient hospital beds for furnishing skilled care services
- § 32.1-133
- Display of license
- § 32.1-133.1
- Human trafficking hotline; posted notice required; civil penalty
- § 32.1-134
- Family planning information in hospitals providing maternity care
- § 32.1-134.01
- Certain information required for maternity patients
- § 32.1-134.02
- Infants; blood sample provided to parents
- § 32.1-134.03
- Maternal health; protocols and resources for hospitals and outpatient providers; report
- § 32.1-134.1
- When denial, etc., to duly licensed physician of staff membership or professional privileges improper
- § 32.1-134.2
- Clinical privileges for certain practitioners
- § 32.1-134.3
- Response to applications for clinical privileges
- § 32.1-134.4
- Right of podiatrists or advanced practice registered nurses to injunction
- § 32.1-135
- Revocation or suspension of license or certification of hospital or certified nursing facility; restriction or prohibition of new admissions to certified nursing facility
- § 32.1-135.1
- Certain advertisements prohibited
- § 32.1-135.2
- Offer or payment of remuneration in exchange for referral prohibited
- § 32.1-136
- Violation; penalties
- § 32.1-137
- Certification of medical care facilities under Title XVIII of Social Security Act
- § 32.1-137.01
- Posting of charity care policies
- § 32.1-137.02
- Hospital discharge procedures
- § 32.1-137.03
- Discharge planning; designation of individual to provide care
- § 32.1-137.04
- Patient notice of observation or outpatient status
- § 32.1-137.05
- Information regarding standard charges; advance estimate of patient payment amount for elective procedure, test, or service
- § 32.1-137.06
- Lyme disease test result information
- § 32.1-137.07
- Violations of certain provisions; penalty
- § 32.1-137.08
- Medical care facilities; persons with disabilities; designated support persons
- § 32.1-137.09
- Hospital emergency department CPT code data reporting
- § 32.1-137.010
- Financial assistance; payment plans
- § 32.1-137.011
- Childbirth; postpartum process; doulas
- Article 1.1. Certificate of Quality Assurance of Managed Care Health Insurance Plan LicenseesRead all
- § 32.1-137.1
- Definitions
- § 32.1-137.2
- Certification of quality assurance; application; issuance; denial; renewal
- § 32.1-137.3
- Regulations
- § 32.1-137.4
- Examination, review or investigation
- § 32.1-137.5
- Civil penalties; probation; suspension; restriction or prohibition of new enrollments to managed care health insurance plan licensee; revocation or nonrenewal of certificate of quality assurance; appeal process; correction
- § 32.1-137.6
- Complaint system
- Article 1.2. Utilization Review Standards and AppealsRead all
- § 32.1-137.7
- Definitions
- § 32.1-137.8
- Application to and compliance by utilization review entities
- § 32.1-137.9
- Requirements and standards for utilization review entities
- § 32.1-137.10
- Utilization review plan required
- § 32.1-137.11
- Accessibility of utilization review entity
- § 32.1-137.12
- Emergencies; extensions; access to and confidentiality of patient-specific medical records and information
- § 32.1-137.13
- Adverse determination
- § 32.1-137.14
- Reconsideration of adverse determination
- § 32.1-137.15
- Adverse determination; appeal
- § 32.1-137.16
- Records
- § 32.1-137.17
- Limitation on Commissioner's jurisdiction
- Article 2. Rights and Responsibilities of Patients in Nursing HomesRead all
- § 32.1-138
- Enumeration; posting of policies; staff training; responsibilities devolving on guardians, etc.; exceptions; certification of compliance
- § 32.1-138.1
- Implementation of transfer and discharge policies
- § 32.1-138.2
- Certain contract provisions prohibited
- § 32.1-138.3
- Third party guarantor prohibition
- § 32.1-138.4
- Retaliation or discrimination against complainants
- § 32.1-138.5
- Confidentiality of complainant's identity
- § 32.1-138.5:1
- (Effective pursuant to Acts 2025, c. 432, cl. 2) Electronic monitoring in resident rooms
- Article 2.1. Private Review AgentsRead all
- § 32.1-138.6
- Definitions
- § 32.1-138.7
- Certificates of registration required; issuance; transferability; regulations
- § 32.1-138.8
- Consultation with health regulatory boards
- § 32.1-138.9
- Standards for approval
- § 32.1-138.10
- Expiration; renewal
- § 32.1-138.11
- Denial; revocation
- § 32.1-138.12
- Waiver of requirements of article
- § 32.1-138.13
- Access to and confidentiality of patient-specific medical records and information
- § 32.1-138.14
- No private right of action created
- § 32.1-138.15
- Regulations
- Article 3. Blood BanksRead all
- § 32.1-139
- Repealed
- Article 4. MidwivesRead all
- § 32.1-145
- Repealed
- Article 5. Emergency Medical Service VehiclesRead all
- § 32.1-148
- Repealed
- Article 6. Home Health Agency LicensingRead all
- § 32.1-157
- Repealed
- Article 7. Hospice Program LicensingRead all
- § 32.1-162.1
- Definitions
- § 32.1-162.2
- Exemptions from article
- § 32.1-162.3
- License required for hospice programs; notice of denial of license; renewal thereof
- § 32.1-162.4
- Inspections
- § 32.1-162.5
- Regulations
- § 32.1-162.5:1
- Notice to dispenser of patient's death; disposition of dispensed drugs
- § 32.1-162.6
- Revocation or suspension of license
- § 32.1-162.6:1
- Possession or administration of cannabis oil
- Article 7.1. Home Care Organization LicensingRead all
- § 32.1-162.7
- Definitions
- § 32.1-162.8
- Exemptions from article
- § 32.1-162.9
- Licenses required; renewal thereof
- § 32.1-162.9:1
- Employment for compensation of persons convicted of barrier crimes prohibited; criminal records check required; drug testing; suspension or revocation of license
- § 32.1-162.10
- Inspections; fees
- § 32.1-162.11
- Liability insurance required
- § 32.1-162.12
- Regulations
- § 32.1-162.13
- Revocation or suspension of license
- § 32.1-162.14
- Repealed
- § 32.1-162.15
- Violation; penalties
- § 32.1-162.15:1
- Unlawful advertising as a home care organization
- Article 7.2. Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Center LicensingRead all
- § 32.1-162.15:1.1
- (Effective July 1, 2026) Definitions
- § 32.1-162.15:1.2
- (Effective July 1, 2026) Licensure
- § 32.1-162.15:1.3
- (Effective July 1, 2026) Application fees; use of fees
- § 32.1-162.15:1.4
- (Effective July 1, 2026) Licenses required; issuance, expiration, and renewal; maximum number of children; posting of licenses
- § 32.1-162.15:1.5
- (Effective July 1, 2026) Inspection on receipt of application
- § 32.1-162.15:1.6
- (Effective July 1, 2026) Issuance or refusal of license; notification; provisional and conditional licenses
- § 32.1-162.15:1.7
- (Effective July 1, 2026) Compliance with Uniform Statewide Building Code
- § 32.1-162.15:1.8
- (Effective July 1, 2026) Inspections and interviews
- § 32.1-162.15:1.9
- (Effective July 1, 2026) Records and reports
- § 32.1-162.15:1.10
- (Effective July 1, 2026) Background check upon application for licensure; penalty
- § 32.1-162.15:1.11
- (Effective July 1, 2026) Scope and duration of services; individualized plans of care
- § 32.1-162.15:1.12
- (Effective July 1, 2026) Operation and management; staffing
- § 32.1-162.15:1.13
- (Effective July 1, 2026) Facilities and maintenance; regulations
- § 32.1-162.15:1.14
- (Effective July 1, 2026) Confidentiality of complainant's identity
- § 32.1-162.15:1.15
- (Effective July 1, 2026) Retaliation or discrimination against complainants
- § 32.1-162.15:1.16
- (Effective July 1, 2026) Retaliation against reports of child or adult abuse or neglect
- § 32.1-162.15:1.17
- (Effective July 1, 2026) Employment for compensation of persons or use of volunteers convicted of certain offenses prohibited; background check required; penalty
- § 32.1-162.15:1.18
- (Effective July 1, 2026) Revocation or denial of renewal based on background checks; failure to obtain background check
- § 32.1-162.15:1.19
- (Effective July 1, 2026) Offenses; penalty
- § 32.1-162.15:1.20
- (Effective July 1, 2026) Disciplinary action; civil penalties
- § 32.1-162.15:1.21
- (Effective July 1, 2026) Summary suspension; privately operated Centers
- § 32.1-162.15:1.22
- (Effective July 1, 2026) Summary suspension; Centers operated by an agency of the Commonwealth
- § 32.1-162.15:1.23
- (Effective July 1, 2026) Right to appeal notice of imposition of disciplinary action; Centers operated by agencies of the Commonwealth
- Article 8. Services for Sexual Assault PatientsRead all
- § 32.1-162.15:2
- Definitions
- § 32.1-162.15:3
- Services for sexual assault patients; plan required
- § 32.1-162.15:4
- Treatment services
- § 32.1-162.15:5
- Transfer services
- § 32.1-162.15:6
- Services for pediatric sexual assault patients; plan required
- § 32.1-162.15:7
- Inspections; report required
- § 32.1-162.15:8
- Storage, retention, and dissemination of photographic documentation
- § 32.1-162.15:9
- Submission of evidence
- § 32.1-162.15:10
- Complaints
- § 32.1-162.15:11
- Repealed
- § 32.1-162.15:12
- Virginia Forensic Nursing Advisory Council
