Section 870. Need for new service

Article 2. Mental Retardation

The establishment of new ICF/MR facilities with more than 12 beds shall not be authorized unless the following conditions are met:

1. Alternatives to the proposed service are not available in the area to be served by the new facility;

2. There is a documented source of referrals for the proposed new facility;

3. The manner in which the proposed new facility fits into the continuum of care for the mentally retarded is identified;

4. There are distinct and unique geographic, socioeconomic, cultural, transportation, or other factors affecting access to care that require development of a new ICF/MR;

5. Alternatives to the development of a new ICF/MR consistent with the Medicaid waiver program have been considered and can be reasonably discounted in evaluating the need for the new facility;

6. The proposed new facility will have a maximum of 20 beds and is consistent with any plan of the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services and the mental retardation service priorities for the catchment area identified in the plan;

7. Ancillary and supportive services needed for the new facility are available; and

8. Service alternatives for residents of the proposed new facility who are ready for discharge from the ICF/MR setting are available.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 25, Issue 09, eff. February 15, 2009; Errata, 25:11 VA.R. 2018 February 2, 2009.

Statutory Authority

§ 32.1-102.2 of the Code of Virginia.