22VAC40-151-50: General requirements

A. The provider shall demonstrate substantial compliance with these standards to demonstrate that its program and physical plant provide reasonably safe and adequate care while approved plans of action to correct findings of noncompliance are being implemented and there are no noncompliances that pose an immediate and direct danger to residents.

B. Corporations sponsoring residential facilities for children shall maintain their corporate status in accordance with Virginia law.

C. Each provider shall self-report within 10 days, to the department, lawsuits against or settlements with residential facility operators relating to the health and safety or human rights of residents and any criminal charges against staff that may have been made relating to the health and safety or human rights of residents.

D. The provider shall comply with all other applicable federal, state, or local laws and regulations.

E. The provider's current policy and procedure manual shall be readily accessible to all staff.

F. The provider shall comply with its own policies and procedures.