Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
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Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
 
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State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
 
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3/15/18  5:13 pm
Commenter: Wall Residences, Inc.

Group Home Definition
 

Group Home Definition: Addition of the line, “that provides 24-hour supervision by persons in direct care positions who do not live in the home.” This line is problematic and will decrease service options and choice for individuals receiving Waiver Services. There are group home models in Waiver Services that utilize DSPs who live in the home and are currently licensed as group homes. Remove, “who do not live in the home” from the definition..

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