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Virginia Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 10, 2017) |
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Title 22. Social Services |
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Agency 40. Department of Social Services |
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Chapter 72. Standards for Licensed Assisted Living Facilities |
Section 1110. Staffing
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A. When residents are present, there shall be at least two direct care staff members awake and on duty at all times in each special care unit who shall be responsible for the care and supervision of the residents.
EXCEPTION: Only one direct care staff member has to be awake and on duty in the unit if sufficient to meet the needs of the residents, if (i) there are no more than five residents present in the unit and (ii) there are at least two other direct care staff members in the building, one of whom is readily available to assist with emergencies in the special care unit, provided that supervision necessary to ensure the health, safety and welfare of residents throughout the building is not compromised.
B. During trips away from the facility, there shall be sufficient direct care staff to provide sight and sound supervision to residents.
Historical Notes
Derived from Volume 23, Issue 06, eff. December 28, 2006.