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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 300. First aid and CPR certification
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A. There shall be at least one staff person on the premises at all times who has current certification in first aid from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, National Safety Council, American Safety and Health Institute, or who has current first aid certification issued within the past three years by a community college, a hospital, a volunteer rescue squad, a fire department, or other designated program approved by the department, unless the facility has an on-duty registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. The certification must either be in Adult First Aid or include Adult First Aid.
B. There shall be at least one staff person on the premises at all times who has current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, National Safety Council, American Safety and Health Institute, or who has current CPR certification issued within the past two years by a community college, a hospital, a volunteer rescue squad, a fire department, or other designated program approved by the department. The certification must either be in Adult CPR or include Adult CPR.
C. Each direct care staff member shall receive certification in first aid from an organization listed in subsection A of this section and maintain current certification in first aid as specified in subsection A of this section unless the direct care staff member is a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.
The certification must either be in Adult First Aid or include Adult First Aid.
1. Staff employed on or after December 28, 2006, shall receive the certification within 60 days of employment.
2. Staff employed prior to December 28, 2006, who do not have current certification in first aid, shall receive the certification within 60 days of December 28, 2006.
This subsection does not negate the requirement of subsection A to have at least one staff member on the premises at all times who has current certification in first aid, unless the facility has an on-duty registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.
D. In facilities licensed for over 100 residents, at least one additional staff person who meets the requirements of subsection B of this section shall be available for every 100 residents, or portion thereof. More staff persons who meet the requirements in subsection B of this section shall be available if necessary to assure quick access to residents in the event of the need for CPR.
E. A listing of all staff who have current certification in first aid or CPR, in conformance with subsections A, B, C, and D of this section shall be posted in the facility so that the information is readily available to all staff at all times. The listing must indicate by staff person whether the certification is in first aid or CPR or both and must be kept up to date.
F. A staff person with current certification in first aid and CPR shall be present for the duration of facility-sponsored activities off the facility premises, when facility staff are responsible for oversight of one or more residents during the activity.
Historical Notes
Derived from Volume 23, Issue 06, eff. December 28, 2006.