In memory of my mother who sustained fatal injuries in a fall at an assisted living facility, I propose the following change to VAC 40-72-450 - Personal Care Services and General Supervision and Care.

Add: Each resident shall have a fall risk assessment within 72 hours of admission which shall be reviewed and updated after a fall, a change in the resident’s condition, or at least once every twelve months.  Staff shall discuss the results of the assessment and subsequent reviews with the resident and/or others designated by the resident such as the resident’s family member, legal representative, designated contact person, case manager and/or health care providers.  The resident and/or designated contact person(s) shall be informed of what fall prevention measures are available at the facility, and the individualized service plan shall be updated to include and describe what fall prevention measures will be provided and who will provide them.