Virginia Administrative Code
Title 12 - HEALTH
Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Chapter 381 - REGULATIONS FOR THE LICENSURE OF HOME CARE ORGANIZATIONS
Part I - Definitions and General Information
Section 12VAC5-381-30 - Exemption from licensure

Universal Citation: 2 VA Admin Code 5-381-30

Current through Register Vol. 40, No. 16, March 25, 2024

A. This chapter is not applicable to those individuals and home care organizations listed in § 32.1-162.8 of the Code of Virginia. Organizations planning to seek federal certification as a home health agency or national accreditation must first obtain state licensure and provide services to clients before applying for national accreditation or federal certification.

In addition, this chapter is not applicable to those providers of only homemaker, chore or companion services as defined in 12VAC5-381-10.

B. A licensed organization requesting exemption must file a written request and pay the required fee stated in 12VAC5-381-70 D.

C. The home care organization shall be notified in writing if the exemption from licensure has been granted. The basis for the exemption approval will be stated and the organization will be advised to contact the OLC to request licensure should it no longer meet the requirement for exemption.

D. Exempted organizations are subject to complaint investigations in keeping with state law.

Statutory Authority

§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-162.12 of the Code of Virginia.

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