Virginia Department of Health
State Board of Health
Regulations for the Licensure of Hospices
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 390]
(Repealed)
Chapter Information
| Description | The regulations prescribe standards for the activities and services provided by hospices, including standards relating to personnel qualifications and supervision, provision and coordination of inpatient care and home treatment and services, management, operation, staffing and equipping of the hospice program, clinical and business records, and procedures for the review of utilization and quality of care. |
| State Authority | 32.1-162.1 |
| 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 prescribe appropriate and effective standards for the activities and services provided by hospices, including standards relating to personnel qualifications and supervision, provision and coordination of inpatient care and home treatment and services, management, operation, staffing and equipping of the hospice program, clinical and business records, and procedures for the review of utilization and quality of care. |
| Meetings | See all meetings (1) relating to this chapter. |
Contact Information
| Name / Title: | Carrie Eddy / Policy Analyst |
| Address: |
3600 W. Broad Street Richmond, VA 23230 |
| Email Address: | carrie.eddy@vdh.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)367-2102 FAX: (804)367-2149 TDD: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Amend the hospice regulations to reflect current standards and expectations. | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/01/2005. |