22 Va. Admin. Code § 40-771-90

Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 9, December 16, 2024

Section 22VAC40-771-90 - Emergency approval

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.

22 Va. Admin. Code § 40-771-90

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 24, Issue 2, eff. November 1, 2007.

Statutory Authority

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