Virginia Department of Health
State Board of Health
Regulations for the Licensure of Nursing Facilities
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 371]
Chapter Information
Description | The regulations provide standards and requirements for the construction, maintenance and operation of nursing faciliites and impose standards for the qualification and training of facility staff. |
State Authority | 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 | Whether the regulations continue to provide appropriate and effective standards and requirements for the construction, maintenance and operation of nursing faciliites and continue to impose appropriate standards for the qualification and training of facility staff. |
Meetings | See all meetings (5) relating to this chapter. |
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)367-2102 FAX: (804)527-4502 TDD: ()- |
Current Actions | ||
Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
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Amend Regulation to Incorporate Legislative Mandates from 2021, 2020, 2005, and 2004; to Update Terms to Match Statutory Language; and to Update Licensure Provisions | Fast-Track | Secretary of Health and Human Resources review in progress. |
Amend Regulation after Enactment of Chapters 712 and 772 of the 2022 Acts of Assembly | Fast-Track | Secretary of Health and Human Resources review in progress. |
Withdrawn Actions | ||
Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
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Amend regulations to address implementation of voluntary electronic monitoring | Fast-Track | Stage withdrawn on 07/24/2015 during the public comment period. |
Exempt action to amend the regulations to require training for reporting abuse of facility residents.
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Final | Stage withdrawn on 01/01/1900 before submission to the Registrar. |
Periodic Reviews | ||
Last Activity | Status | |
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12/18/2019 Agency Completed | Amend | |
9/26/2012 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
11/30/2000 Agency Completed | Retain As Is |