Section 10. Definitions

Part I. Definitions

In addition to the definitions contained in 22VAC40-705-10, the following words and terms when used in conjunction with this chapter shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"Child day program" means a regularly operating service arrangement for children where, during the absence of a parent or guardian, a person or organization has agreed to assume responsibility for the supervision, protection, and well-being of children as defined in § 63.2-100 of the Code of Virginia.

"Facility" means the generic term used to describe the setting in out of family abuse or neglect and for the purposes of this regulation includes schools (public and private), private or state-operated hospitals or institutions, child day programs, and residential facilities.

"Facility administrator" means the on-site individual responsible for the day-to-day operation of the facility.

"Participate" means to take part in the activities of the joint investigation as per a plan for investigation developed by the CPS worker with the facility administrator or regulatory authority or both.

"Physical plant" means the physical structure/premises of the facility.

"Regulatory authority" means the department or state board that is responsible under the Code of Virginia for the licensure or certification of a facility for children.

"Residential facility" means a publicly or privately owned facility, other than a private family home, where 24-hour care, maintenance, protection, and guidance is provided to children separated from their parents or legal guardians, that is subject to licensure or certification pursuant to the provisions of the Code of Virginia and includes, but is not limited to, group homes, secure facilities, temporary care facilities, and respite care facilities.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR615-45-5 § 1.1, eff. January 26, 1994; amended, Volume 19, Issue 03, eff. November 20, 2002; Volume 22, Issue 02, eff. November 2, 2005; Volume 30, Issue 06, eff. January 1, 2014.

Statutory Authority

§ 63.2-217 of the Code of Virginia.