Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
 
Board
State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
 
Guidance Document Change: This new document contains guidance to providers regarding the pending final requirements for risk management within the final stage action to address compliance with the Department of Justice's Settlement Agreement with Virginia within the Rules and Regulations for Licensing Providers by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services [12VAC35-105] (“Licensing Regulations”). The final requirements pending approval by the Governor's Office can be viewed at this link: https://www.townhall.virginia.gov/L/ViewStage.cfm?stageid=8928.
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7/8/20  9:44 am
Commenter: Myca E. Gray, MVLE

DBHDS Risk Management Guidance Document
 

The complexity and intensity of the proposed Risk Management Plan expectations are such that they may be beyond many small organizations' ability to meet without hiring additional staff, such as a “Compliance Officer” or “Risk Manager”. Presently, administrative expectations  for DD Waiver providers are already extensive and exorbitant, and exacerbated by the historically low DD Waiver provider rates.  Additionally, the increased administrative burden prevents providers from supply “living wages” to DSPs and other supports which enhance value to the lives of the individuals we serve.

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