1. A. Upon admission or while residing in the facility, whenever the resident has established advance directives, such as a living will or a durable power of attorney for health care, to the extent available, the facility shall obtain the following:

   1. 1. The name of and contact information for the individual or individuals who has the document or documents;
   2. 2. The location of the documents;
   3. 3. Either the advance directives or the content of the advance directives; and
   4. 4. The name of and contact information for any designated agent, as related to the development and modification of the individualized service plan.
2. B. If the facility is unable to obtain any of the information or documents as noted in subdivisions 1 through 4 of subsection A of this section, the efforts made to do so shall be documented in the resident's record.
3. C. The information regarding advance directives shall be readily available to other authorized persons, such as emergency medical technicians (EMTs), when necessary.
4. D. A resident requesting assistance with establishing advance directives shall be referred to his primary health care provider or attorney.

Statutory Authority

§§ 63.2-217, 63.2-1732, 63.2-1802, 63.2-1805, and 63.2-1808 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 34, Issue 6, eff. February 1, 2018.