Virginia Administrative Code
Title 12 - HEALTH
Agency 35 - DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
Chapter 105 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR LICENSING PROVIDERS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
Part VI - Additional Requirements for Selected Services
Article 2 - Medically Monitored Intensive Inpatient Services 1
Section 12VAC35-105-1120 - Vital signs
Universal Citation: 12 VA Admin Code 12VAC35-105-1120
Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 3, September 23, 2024
A. Unless the individual refuses, the provider shall take vital signs:
1. At admission and discharge;
2. Every four hours for the first 24 hours
and every eight hours thereafter; and
3. As frequently as necessary, until signs
and symptoms stabilize for individuals with a high-risk profile.
B. The provider shall have procedures to address situations when an individual refuses to have vital signs taken.
C. The provider shall document vital signs, all refusals and follow-up actions taken.
D. This section does not apply to crisis services as crisis services shall comply with Part VIII of this chapter.
Statutory Authority: §§ 37.2-302 and 37.2-400 of the Code of Virginia.
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