- 1. The written consent of the resident or the resident's legal guardian shall be obtained before the resident is photographed or recorded for research or provider publicity purposes.
- 2. No photographing or recording by provider staff shall take place without the resident or the resident's family or legal guardian being informed.
- 3. All photographs and recordings shall be used in a manner that respects the dignity and confidentiality of the resident.
Each provider shall have written policies and procedures regarding the photographing and audio or audio-video recordings of residents approved by the Office of Human Rights that shall ensure and provide that:
Statutory Authority
§§ 37.2-203 and 37.2-408 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 25, Issue 21, eff. August 6, 2009.