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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 820. Pets living in the assisted living facility
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If an assisted living facility allows pets to live on the premises, the facility shall:
1. Develop, implement and disclose to potential and current residents policies regarding:
a. The types of pets that are permitted in the assisted living facility; and
b. The conditions under which pets may be in the assisted living facility.
2. Maintain documentation of disclosure of pet policies in the resident's record.
3. Ensure that before being allowed to live on the premises, the animal shall have had all recommended or required immunizations and shall be certified by a licensed veterinarian to be free of diseases transmittable to humans.
4. Ensure that animals living on the assisted living facility premises:
a. Have regular examinations and immunizations, appropriate for the species, by a licensed veterinarian.
b. Are restricted from central food preparation areas.
5. Ensure that common household pets, exotic pets, animals, birds, insects, reptiles, and fish are well treated and cared for in compliance with state regulations and local ordinances.
6. Ensure that any resident's rights, preferences, and medical needs are not compromised by the presence of an animal.
7. Ensure any animal living on the premises has a suitable temperament, is healthy, and otherwise poses no significant health or safety risks to residents, staff, volunteers, or visitors.
8. Maintain documentation of immunizations and examinations at the facility.
Historical Notes
Derived from Volume 23, Issue 06, eff. December 28, 2006.