12VAC5-371-60: Inspection procedure

A. The OLC shall make periodic unannounced on-site inspections of the nursing facility as necessary but not less often than biennially. The OLC may make on-site inspections of applicants for licensure. Compliance with all standards shall be determined by the OLC.

B. The licensee or applicant shall:

1. Make available to the inspector any requested records;

2. Permit an inspector to enter upon and into the licensee's or applicant's property to inspect or investigate, as the inspector reasonably deems necessary, in order to determine the state of compliance with the provisions of this chapter and all laws administered by the board; and

3. Allow the inspector access to interview the agents, employees, independent contractors, residents, legal representatives, resident's family members, and any person under the licensee's or applicant's control, direction, or supervision.

C. After the on-site inspection, the inspector shall:

1. Discuss the findings of the inspection with the administrator or the administrator's designee; and

2. Provide a written inspection report to the administrator or the administrator's designee.

D. If the OLC cites one or more licensing violations in the written inspection report, the administrator or the administrator's designee shall submit a plan of correction in accordance with 12VAC5-371-55.