12VAC5-371 Regulations for the Licensure of Nursing Facilities

REGULATIONS

Vol. 30 Iss. 3 - October 07, 2013

TITLE 12. HEALTH

STATE BOARD OF HEALTH

Chapter 371

Final Regulation

REGISTRAR'S NOTICE: The State Board of Health is claiming an exclusion from the Administrative Process Act in accordance with § 2.2-4006 A 4 a of the Code of Virginia, which excludes regulations that are necessary to conform to changes in Virginia statutory law where no agency discretion is involved. The State Board of Health will receive, consider, and respond to petitions by any interested person at any time with respect to reconsideration or revision.

Title of Regulation: 12VAC5-371. Regulations for the Licensure of Nursing Facilities (amending 12VAC5-371-160).

Statutory Authority: §§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-127 of the Code of Virginia.

Effective Date: November 8, 2013.

Agency Contact: Carrie Eddy, Policy Analyst, Department of Health, 3600 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23230, telephone (804) 367-2157, FAX [phone], or email [e-mail].

Summary:

Pursuant to Chapter 320 of the 2013 Acts of Assembly, the amendment requires that each nursing facility maintain a liability insurance coverage minimum of $1 million and professional liability coverage at least equal to the recovery limit set forth in § 8.01-581.15 of the Code of Virginia to compensate residents and individuals harmed resulting from a facility's negligence or criminal act.

12VAC5-371-160. Financial controls and resident funds.

A. All financial records, including resident funds, shall be kept according to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

B. Each nursing facility shall maintain liability insurance coverage in a minimum of $1 million and professional liability coverage in an amount at least equal to the recovery limit set forth in § 8.01-581.15 of the Code of Virginia to compensate residents or individuals for injuries and losses resulting from the negligent or criminal acts of the facility. Failure to maintain minimum insurance shall result in revocation of the facility's license.

B. C. Nursing facilities choosing to handle resident funds shall:

1. Comply with § 32.1-138 A 7 of the Code of Virginia regarding resident funds;

2. Purchase a surety bond or otherwise provide assurance for the security of all personal funds deposited with the facility; and

3. Provide for separate accounting for resident funds.

C. D. In the event the facility is sold, the nursing facility shall provide written verification that all resident funds have been transferred and shall obtain a signed receipt from the new owner. Upon receipt, the new owner shall provide an accounting of resident funds.

D. E. In the event of a resident's death or discharge with funds deposited with the facility, the nursing facility shall, within 30 days, give a final accounting of those funds to the individual administering the resident's estate and, if appropriate, refund any moneys due.

VA.R. Doc. No. R14-3690; Filed September 4, 2013, 6:46 p.m.