Section 90. Emergency approval

A. Emergency approval of a provider may be granted under the following conditions:

1. The court orders emergency placement; or

2. The adult or his responsible person requests placement or service in an emergency.

B. A representative of the local department shall visit the provider's home to ensure that minimum safety standards are evident and that the provider is capable of providing the care prior to the emergency placement of the adult in adult foster care or adult day services.

C. For an in-home provider, the representative of the local department shall interview the provider to ensure that the emergency provider is capable of providing the needed services.

D. Emergency approval shall not exceed 30 days.

E. The provider must meet all applicable standards if services shall be provided beyond the 30-day emergency approval or if the emergency approval is extended beyond 30 days.

Historical Notes

Former 22VAC40-771-90, derived from Volume 24, Issue 02, eff. November 1, 2007; renumbered as 22VAC30-120-90, Virginia Register Volume 30, Issue 01, eff. October 9, 2013.

Statutory Authority

§ 51.5-131 of the Code of Virginia.