Virginia Administrative Code
Title 22 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Agency 40 - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 771 - ADULT SERVICES APPROVED PROVIDERS
Section 22VAC40-771-90 - Emergency approval

Universal Citation: 2 VA Admin Code 40-771-90

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

A. Emergency approval of a provider may be granted under the following conditions:

1. The court orders emergency placement; or

2. The adult or his responsible person requests placement or service in an emergency.

B. A representative of the local department shall visit the provider's home to ensure that minimum safety standards are evident and that the provider is capable of providing the care prior to the emergency placement of the adult in adult foster care or adult day services.

C. For an in-home provider, the representative of the local department shall interview the provider to ensure that the emergency provider is capable of providing the needed services.

D. Emergency approval shall not exceed 30 days.

E. The provider must meet all applicable standards if services shall be provided beyond the 30-day emergency approval or if the emergency approval is extended beyond 30 days.

Statutory Authority

§§ 63.2-217, 63.2-1600, 63.2-1601, and 63.2-1601.1 of the Code of Virginia.

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