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 Virginia Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 10, 2017)
 Title 12. Health
 Agency 35. Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
 Chapter 105. Rules and Regulations for Licensing Providers Bythe Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services

  Section 960. Physical examinations  

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  • A. The individual shall have a complete physical examination prior to admission to the service unless the individual is transferring from another licensed opioid agonist service. The results of serology and other tests shall be available within 14 days of admission.

    B. Physical exams of each individual shall be completed annually or more frequently if there is a change in the individual's physical or mental condition.

    C. The provider shall maintain the report of the individual's physical examination in the individual's service record.

    D. On admission, all individuals shall be offered testing for AIDS/HIV. The individual may sign a notice of refusal without prejudice.

    E. The provider shall coordinate treatment services for individuals who are prescribed benzodiapines and prescription narcotics with the treating physician. The coordination shall be the responsibility of the provider's physician and shall be documented.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 18, Issue 18, eff. September 19, 2002; amended, Virginia Register Volume 28, Issue 05, eff. December 7, 2011.

Statutory Authority

§ 37.2-203 of the Code of Virginia.