Virginia Administrative Code
Title 22 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Agency 40 - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 73 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSED ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES
Part VII - Resident Accommodations and Related Provisions
Section 22VAC40-73-850 - Pets visiting the assisted living facility

Universal Citation: 2 VA Admin Code 40-73-850

Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 3, September 23, 2024

If an assisted living facility allows pets to visit the premises, the following shall apply:

1. The facility shall have a written policy regarding such pets;

2. Any pet present at the facility shall be in good health and show no evidence of carrying any disease;

3. Any resident's rights, preferences, and medical needs shall not be compromised by the presence of a pet; and

4. Any pet shall be well-treated while visiting on the premises, have a suitable temperament, and otherwise pose no significant health or safety risks to residents, staff, volunteers, or visitors.

Statutory Authority: §§ 63.2-217, 63.2-1732, 63.2-1802, 63.2-1805 , and 63.2-1808 of the Code of Virginia.

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