1. A. The provider shall implement written procedures for promptly:

   1. 1. Providing or arranging for the provision of medical and dental services for health problems identified at admission;
   2. 2. Providing or arranging for the provision of routine ongoing and follow-up medical and dental services after admission;
   3. 3. Providing emergency services for each resident; and
   4. 4. Providing emergency services for any resident in crisis, including procedures for crisis or clinical stabilization and immediate access to appropriate internal and external resources, including a provision for obtaining physician and mental health clinical services.

2. B. The following written information concerning each resident shall be readily accessible to staff who may have to respond to a medical or dental emergency:

   1. 1. Name, address, and telephone number of the physician and dentist to be notified;
   2. 2. Name, address, and telephone number of a relative or other person to be notified;
   3. 3. Medical insurance company name and policy number or Medicaid number;

   4. 4. Information concerning:

      1. a. Use of medication;
      2. b. All allergies, including medication allergies;
      3. c. Substance abuse and use; and
      4. d. Significant past and present medical problems; and
   5. 5. Written permission for emergency medical care, dental care, and obtaining immunizations or a procedure and contacts for obtaining consent.

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; amended, Virginia Register Volume 41, Issue 18, eff. June 19, 2025.