Section 400. Orientation and related information for residents  


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  • A. Upon admission, the assisted living facility shall provide an orientation for new residents and their legal representatives including but not limited to emergency response procedures, mealtimes, and use of the call system. If needed, the orientation shall be modified as appropriate for residents with serious cognitive impairments. Acknowledgement of having received the orientation shall be signed and dated by the resident and as appropriate, his legal representative and such documentation shall be kept in the resident's record.

    B. Upon admission and upon request, the assisted living facility shall provide to the resident and, if appropriate, his legal representative, a written description of the types of staff persons working in the facility and the services provided, including the hours such services are available.

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.