Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Social Services
 
Board
State Board of Social Services
 
chapter
Standards and Regulations for Licensed Adult Day Care Centers [22 VAC 40 ‑ 61]
Action Licensed Adult Day Care Centers Regulation Comprehensive Revision
Stage Final
Comment Period Ended on 10/30/2019
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10/30/19  3:14 pm
Commenter: Danielle Flippin JABA

22VAC 40-61-260 A Physical Examination
 
 22VAC 40-61-260 A Physical Examination
 

Stating that exam must be completed within the last thirty (30) days by a licensed physician. 

This language is antiquated in our current healthcare landscape. Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners are commonplace in medical offices and often see patients and perform the physical exams. 

Recommendation:

Revise language to include "or designee".

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