12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-371-70

Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 6, November 4, 2024

Section 12VAC5-371-70 - Complaint investigation

A. The OLC has the responsibility to investigate any complaints regarding alleged violations of the standards or statutes and complaints of the abuse or neglect of persons in care. The Department of Social Services and the State Ombudsman are notified of complaints received.

B. Complaints may be received in written or oral form and may be anonymous.

C. When the investigation is complete, the licensee and the complainant, if known, will be notified of the findings of the investigation.

D. As applicable, the administrator shall submit an acceptable plan for correcting any deficiencies found during a complaint investigation.

E. The administrator will be notified whenever any item in the plan of correction is determined to be unacceptable.

F. The administrator shall be responsible for assuring the plan of correction is implemented and monitored so that compliance is maintained.

12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-371-70

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 13, Issue 17, eff. July 1, 1997; amended, Virginia Register Volume 23, Issue 10, eff. March 1, 2007; Amended, Virginia Register Volume 37, Issue 17, eff. 5/27/2021.

Statutory Authority: §§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-127 of the Code of Virginia.