Action | Licensed Assisted Living Facilities Regulation Comprehensive Revision |
Stage | Proposed |
Comment Period | Ended on 11/6/2015 |
22VAC40-73-325. Fall risk assessment.
A. For residents who meet the criteria for assisted living care, by the time the comprehensive ISP is completed, a fall risk assessment shall be conducted.
B. The fall risk assessment shall be reviewed and updated:when the condition of the resident changes to increase the resident’s fall risk.
1. At least annually;
2. When the condition of the resident changes; and
3. After a fall.
C. Should a resident fall, the facility must show documentation of an analysis of the circumstances of the fall and interventions that were initiated to prevent or reduce additional falls.
Can DCS or does a nurse have to complete the fall assessment and analysis/assessment of circumstances of the fall /interventions?