Action:
Amend Section 160 relating to liability insurance in cases of injury, neglect or criminal acts
General Information
| Action Summary |
Amend regulations to conform to requirements of SB750 of 2013, which requires each nursing facility to maintain liability insurance of at least $1 million and professional liability coverage at least equal to the recovery limit set forth in Section 8.01-581.15 of the Code of Virginia to compensate residents and individuals harmed resulting from a facility's negligence or criminal acts. |
| Chapters Affected |
Only affects this chapter.
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| Executive Branch Review |
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
The normal executive branch review process is not required. As such, it can be submitted directly for publication and
is effective upon publication.
Exempt Citation:
Section 2.2-4006 A 4a of the Code of Virginia
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| RIS Project |
Yes [003690] |
| Associated Mandates |
Nursing Homes - Minimum Amount of Required Insurance
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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 |
Status |
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6714
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Final
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Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/08/2013. |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Rebekah E. Allen
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Sr. Policy Analyst
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Address:
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Virginia Department of Health
9960 Mayland Drive, Ste. 401
Richmond, VA 23233
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Email Address:
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regulatorycomment@vdh.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)367-2102
FAX: (804)527-4502
TDD: ()-
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This person is the primary contact for this chapter.
Agencies | Governor
