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 12VAC5-381-80 - On-site inspections

Universal Citation: 2 VA Admin Code 5-381-80

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

A. An OLC representative shall make periodic unannounced on-site inspections of each home care organization as necessary but not less often than biennially. The organization shall be responsible for correcting any deficiencies found during any on-site inspection. Compliance with all standards will be determined by the OLC according to applicable law.

B. The home care organization shall make available to the OLC's representative any necessary records and shall allow access to interview the agents, employees, contractors, and any person under the organization's control, direction or supervision.

C. After the on-site inspection, the OLC's representative shall discuss the findings of the inspection with the administrator or his designee.

D. The administrator shall submit, within 15 working days of receipt of the inspection report, an acceptable plan for correcting any deficiencies found. The plan of correction shall contain:

1. A description of the corrective action or actions to be taken and the personnel to implement the corrective action;

2. The expected correction date;

3. A description of the measures implemented to prevent a recurrence of the violation; and

4. The signature of the person responsible for the validity of the report.

E. The administrator will be notified whenever any item in the plan of correction is determined to be unacceptable.

F. The administrator shall be responsible for assuring the plan of correction is implemented and monitored so that compliance is maintained.

G. Completion of corrective actions shall not exceed 45 working days from the last day of the inspection.

Statutory Authority

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

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