6VAC35-71-940: Health screening at admission

Written procedure shall require that:

1. To prevent newly arrived residents who pose a health or safety threat to themselves or others from being admitted to the general population, all residents shall immediately upon admission undergo a preliminary health screening consisting of a structured interview and observation by health care personnel or health trained staff.

2. Residents admitted to the facility who are identified through the screening required in subdivision 1 of this section as posing a health risk to themselves or others shall be separated from the facility's general population until they are no longer a risk. During the period of separation, the residents shall receive services approximating those available to the facility's general population, as deemed appropriate to their condition.

3. Immediate health care is provided to residents who need it.