Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Social Services
Board
State Board of Social Services
chapter
Standards for Licensed Assisted Living Facilities [22 VAC 40 ‑ 73]
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Action:
Add Provisions for Individualized Service Plans
Action 5536
 
General Information
Action Summary This regulatory action will make the Standards for Licensed Assisted Living Facilities consistent with the Code of Virginia, as amended by Chapter 938 of the Acts of Assembly (SB686), Chapter 938 has an effective date of July 1, 2020. The regulation will be amended at 22VAC40-73-450 to add that individualized service plans be reviewed and updated at least every 12 months or sooner if modifications to the plan are needed due to a significant change in the resident’s condition. Any deviation in the individualized service plan must be documented in writing, including a description of the circumstances warranting deviation, the date such deviation will occur, certification that such deviation was provided to the resident or his legal representative, and included in the residents file. In the case of deviations that are made due to a significant change in the resident’s condition, the individualized service plan must be signed by an authorized representative of the assisted living facility and the resident or his legal representative.
Chapters Affected Only affects this chapter.
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: 2.2-4006 A.4.a.
RIS Project Yes  [006412]
Associated Mandates Assisted living facilities; individualized service plans.
New Periodic Review This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
 
Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
Stage ID Stage Type Status
8976 Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/15/2020.
 
Contact Information
Name / Title: Sharon Stroble  / Program Consultant
Address: 801 E. Main Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Email Address: sharon.stroble@dss.virginia.gov
Phone: (804)726-7037    FAX: (804)726-7132    TDD: ()-