Section 280. Selection and duties of volunteers or interns  


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  • A. Any facility that uses volunteers or interns shall develop and implement written procedures governing their selection and use. Such procedures shall provide for the objective evaluation of persons and organizations in the community who wish to associate with the residents.

    B. Volunteers and interns shall have qualifications appropriate for the services provided.

    C. The responsibilities of interns and individuals who volunteer on a regular basis shall be clearly defined in writing.

    D. Volunteers and interns shall neither be responsible for the duties of direct care staff nor for the direct supervision of the residents.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 29, Issue 25, eff. January 1, 2014.

Statutory Authority

§§ 16.1-309.9, 66-10, and 66-24 of the Code of Virginia.