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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 60. Standards and Regulations for Licensed Adult Day Care Centers |
Section 680. Center initiated discharge
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A. When the center initiates the discharge, a written discharge notice shall identify the reasons for discharge and outline the services needed by the participant upon discharge. The discharge notice shall be discussed with the participant and family members or personal representative whenever possible. Although primary responsibility for the location and delivery of these services falls upon the participant and family members or personal representative, adult day care staff shall assist, when possible.
B. The center shall notify the participant and family members or personal representative at least 14 calendar days prior to the actual discharge date.
C. When a participant's condition presents an immediate and serious risk to the health, safety or welfare of the participant or others and immediate discharge is necessary, the 14-day notification of planned discharge does not apply.
D. The center shall have a process by which participants, family members or personal representatives can appeal a center-initiated discharge.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR615-21-02 § 6.13, eff. April 1, 1987; amended, Volume 16, Issue 12, eff. July 1, 2000.