1. A. Written procedure shall provide that residents are oriented to and have continuing access to a grievance procedure that provides for:

   1. 1. Resident participation in the grievance process with assistance from staff upon request;
   2. 2. Investigation of the grievance by an objective employee who is not the subject of the grievance;
   3. 3. Documented, timely responses to all grievances with the reasons for the decision;
   4. 4. At least one level of appeal;
   5. 5. Administrative review of grievances;
   6. 6. Protection from retaliation or threat of retaliation for filing a grievance; and
   7. 7. Hearing of an emergency grievance within eight hours.
2. B. Each resident shall be oriented to the grievance procedure in an age or developmentally appropriate manner.
3. C. The grievance procedure shall be (i) written in clear and simple language and (ii) posted in an area easily accessible to residents and their parents and legal guardians.
4. D. Staff shall assist and work cooperatively with other employees in facilitating the grievance process.

Statutory Authority

§§ 16.1-309.9, 66-10, and 66-24 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 25, eff. January 1, 2014.