Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Virginia Department of Health
Board
State Board of Health
 
chapter
Regulations for the Licensure of Hospices [12 VAC 5 ‑ 391]
Guidance Documents
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 None entered
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 None entered
Meetings See all meetings (9) 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
Amend Regulation to Incorporate the 2022 FGI Guidelines Fast-Track Secretary of Health and Human Resources review in progress.
Amend Regulation to Conform to Chapter 525 of the 2021 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I Fast-Track Secretary of Health and Human Resources review in progress.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Amend Regulation to Conform to Chapter 56 of the 2020 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/14/2021.
Amend Regulation to Conform to Chapter 846 of the 2020 Acts of Assembly
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/06/2020.
Amend Regulation Following Periodic Review Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/15/2021.
Amend Regulations to conform to Chapter 95 of 2018 Session
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/26/2018.
Amend Regulations to Reflect Legislative Changes
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/07/2016.
Update Regulations to Conform to Provisions of the Virginia Drug Control Act
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/23/2011.
Regulations for Hospice Licensure - technical changes
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/30/2010.
Hospice Program Changes Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/02/2011.
Technical changes
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/04/2008.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
11/5/2019 Agency Completed Amend