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Title 12 - HEALTHAgency 35 - DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICESChapter 105 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR LICENSING PROVIDERS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICESPart VI - Additional Requirements for Selected Services
Article 2 - Medically Monitored Intensive Inpatient Services 1
Section 12VAC35-105-1120 - Vital signs

12 Va. Admin. Code § 35-105-1120

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Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 10, December 30, 2024
Section 12VAC35-105-1120 - Vital signs
A. Unless the individual refuses, the provider shall take vital signs:
1. At admission and discharge;
2. Every four hours for the first 24 hours and every eight hours thereafter; and
3. As frequently as necessary, until signs and symptoms stabilize for individuals with a high-risk profile.
B. The provider shall have procedures to address situations when an individual refuses to have vital signs taken.
C. The provider shall document vital signs, all refusals and follow-up actions taken.
D. This section does not apply to crisis services as crisis services shall comply with Part VIII of this chapter.

12 Va. Admin. Code § 35-105-1120

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 18, Issue 18, eff. September 19, 2002; Amended, Virginia Register Volume 40, Issue 22, eff. 7/17/2024.

Statutory Authority: §§ 37.2-302 and 37.2-400 of the Code of Virginia.