Action:
Update Standards to Add Appeal Process for Discharges
Action 6132
General Information
| Action Summary |
Standards for Licensed Assisted Living Facilities, 22VAC40-73, provide regulations for the Department of
Social Services (DSS) to license, inspect and monitor assisted living facilities (ALF). This action will amend this regulation as required by Chapter 706 of the 2022 Acts of Assembly, which amended ยง 63.2-1805 of the Code of Virginia and requires DSS to adopt regulations regarding involuntary discharge of residents. The amendments in this action add a definition of involuntary discharge, terms and conditions for an involuntary discharge, and an appeal process for ALF residents to appeal certain discharge decisions should they choose to do so.
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| Chapters Affected |
Only affects this chapter.
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| Executive Branch Review |
This action will go through the normal Executive Branch Review process.
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| RIS Project |
Yes [7391] |
| Associated Mandates |
Assisted living facilities; involuntary discharge
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| New Periodic Review |
This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
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Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
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Stage Type |
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9853
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Fast-Track
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Comment period complete, but objections were filed. |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Kristopher Drew
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Licensing Consultant
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Address:
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5600 Cox Road
Glen Allen, VA 23060
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Email Address:
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kristopher.drew@dss.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)443-0754
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TDD: ()-
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