Section 470. Unprofessional conduct

Part V. Refusal, Suspension, Revocation, and Disciplinary Action

The board may refuse to admit a candidate to an examination, refuse to issue or renew a license or approval to any applicant, suspend a license for a stated period of time or indefinitely, reprimand a licensee, place his license on probation with such terms and conditions and for such time as it may designate, impose a monetary penalty, or revoke a license for any of the following causes:

1. Conducting the practice of nursing home administration in such a manner as to constitute a danger to the health, safety, and well-being of the residents, staff, or public;

2. Failure to comply with federal, state, or local laws and regulations governing the operation of a nursing home;

3. Conviction of a felony or any misdemeanor involving abuse, neglect or moral turpitude;

4. Violating or cooperating with others in violating any of the provisions of Chapters 1 (§ 54.1-100 et seq.), 24 (§ 54.1-2400 et seq.), and this chapter or regulations of the board; or

5. Inability to practice with skill or safety.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR500-01-2:1 § 7.1, eff. August 15, 1990; amended, Volume 07, Issue 25, eff. October 9, 1991; Volume 08, Issue 24, eff. September 24, 1992; Volume 10, Issue 17, eff. June 15, 1994; Volume 15, Issue 04, eff. December 9, 1998; Volume 29, Issue 20, eff. July 18, 2013.

Statutory Authority

§ 54.1-2400 of the Code of Virginia.