Virginia Department of Health
State Board of Health
Certified Nursing Facility Staffing Standards Regulation
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 375]
(Under Development)
Chapter Information
| Description | This new regulatory chapter will include the following as directed by Chapters 482 and 483 (2023 Acts of Assembly): Imposition of administrative sanctions for failure to meet the staffing standards; Prohibition on the imposition of administrative sanctions except after reasonable notice and an opportunity to be heard pursuant to the APA; Requirements for each certified nursing facility eligible to participate in the Value Based Payor (VBP) program to provide at least 3.08 hours of case-mix adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day on average as determined annually by DMAS; and exemptions for the imposition of iterative administrative sanctions for failing to meet the staffing mandate. |
| State Authority | §§ 32.1-12 , 32.1-27.2 , and 32.1-127 |
| Federal Authority | None entered |
| Exempt from APA | No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act. |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation | The intention of the Board is to ensure the regulatory language fulfills the Board’s responsibilities under § 32.1-127 of the Code of Virginia and Chapters 482 and 483 (2023). |
| Meetings |
Contact Information
| Name / Title: | Rebekah E. Allen / Sr. Policy Analyst |
| Address: |
Virginia Department of Health 9960 Mayland Drive, Ste. 401 Richmond, VA 23233 |
| Email Address: | regulatorycomment@vdh.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)367-2157 FAX: (804)527-4502 TDD: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Promulgation of New Regulation to Implement Chapters 482 and 483 of the 2023 Acts of Assembly | NOIRA | Secretary of Health and Human Resources review in progress. |
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||