Section 720. Personal possessions

Part VII. Resident Accommodations and Related Provisions

A. Each resident shall be permitted to keep reasonable personal property in his possession at a facility in order to maintain individuality and personal dignity. These possessions may include, but are not limited to:

1. Clothing. A facility shall ensure that each resident has his own clothing.

a. The use of a common clothing pool is prohibited.

b. If necessary, resident's clothing shall be inconspicuously marked with his name to avoid getting mixed with others.

c. Residents shall be allowed and encouraged to select their daily clothing and wear clothing to suit their activities and appropriate to weather conditions.

2. Personal care items. Each resident shall have his own personal care items. Toilet paper and soap shall be provided for residents at all commonly shared face/hand washing sinks and bathrooms at no additional charge.

B. Each facility shall develop and implement a written policy regarding procedures to be followed when a resident's clothing or other personal possession, such as jewelry, television, radio or other durable property, is reported missing. Attempts shall be made to determine the reason for the loss and any reasonable actions shall be taken to recover the item and to prevent or discourage future losses. Documentation shall be maintained for at least two years regarding items that were reported missing and resulting actions that were taken.

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.