Virginia Administrative Code
Title 12 - HEALTH
Agency 35 - DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
Chapter 46 - REGULATIONS FOR CHILDREN'S RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES
Part IV - Programs and Services
Section 12VAC35-46-810 - Health care procedures
Universal Citation: 2 VA Admin Code 35-46-810
Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 3, September 23, 2024
A. The provider shall have and implement written procedures for promptly:
1. Providing or arranging for the provision
of medical and dental services for health problems identified at
admission;
2. Providing or
arranging for the provision of routine ongoing and follow-up medical and dental
services after admission;
3.
Providing emergency services for each resident;
4. Providing emergency services for any
resident experiencing or showing signs of suicidal or homicidal thoughts,
symptoms of mood or thought disorders, or other mental health problems;
and
5. Ensuring that the required
information in subsection B of this section is accessible and up to
date.
B. The following written information concerning each resident shall be readily accessible to staff who may have to respond to a medical or dental emergency:
1. Name, address, and telephone number of the
physician and dentist to be notified;
2. Name, address, and telephone number of a
relative or other person to be notified;
3. Medical insurance company name and policy
number or Medicaid number;
4.
Information concerning:
a. Use of
medication;
b. All allergies,
including medication allergies;
c.
Substance abuse and use; and
d.
Significant past and present medical problems; and
5. Written permission for emergency medical
care, dental care, and obtaining immunizations or a procedure and contacts for
obtaining consent.
C. Facilities approved to provide respite care shall update the information required by subsection B of this section at the time of each stay at the facility.
Statutory Authority
§§ 37.2-408 and 37.2-203 of the Code of Virginia.
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