Section 240. Designated staff person in charge

A. When the administrator or designated assistant who meets the qualifications of the administrator or the manager who meets the qualifications specified in 22VAC40-72-220 or 22VAC40-72-230 is not awake and on duty on the premises, there shall be a designated direct care staff member in charge on the premises, who has specific duties and responsibilities as determined by the administrator.

EXCEPTION: When no residents are present at the facility, the designated staff person in charge does not have to be on the premises.

B. Prior to being placed in charge, the staff member shall be informed of and receive training on his duties and responsibilities, and be provided written documentation of such duties and responsibilities.

C. The staff member shall be awake and on duty on the premises while in charge.

D. The staff member in charge shall be capable of protecting the physical and mental well-being of the residents.

E. The administrator shall ensure that the staff member in charge is prepared to carry out his duties and responsibilities and respond appropriately in case of an emergency.

F. The staff member in charge shall not be a resident of the facility.

G. There shall be a written schedule of when the designated staff person is in charge that includes the name of the person in charge.

1. Any changes shall be noted on the schedule.

2. The facility shall maintain a copy of the schedule for two years.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 23, Issue 06, eff. December 28, 2006.

Statutory Authority

§§ 63.2-217 and 63.2-1732 of the Code of Virginia.