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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 151. Standards for Licensed Children's Residential Facilities |
Section 720. Structured program of care
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A. There shall be evidence of a structured program of care designed to:
1. Meet the residents' physical and emotional needs;
2. Provide protection, guidance, and supervision; and
3. Meet the objectives of any required service plan.
B. There shall be evidence of a structured daily routine designed to ensure the delivery of program services.
C. A daily communication log shall be maintained to inform staff of significant happenings or problems experienced by residents.
D. Health and dental complaints and injuries shall be recorded and shall include the (i) resident's name, complaint, and affected area and (ii) time of the complaint.
E. The identity of the individual making each entry in the daily communication log shall be recorded.
F. Routines shall be planned to ensure that each resident receives the amount of sleep and rest appropriate for his age and physical condition.
G. Staff shall promote good personal hygiene of residents by monitoring and supervising hygiene practices each day and by providing instruction when needed.
H. The structured daily routine shall comply with any facility and locally imposed curfews.
Historical Notes
Derived from Volume 25, Issue 03, eff. January 1, 2009.