12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-371-160

Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 4, October 8, 2024

Section 12VAC5-371-160 - Financial controls and resident funds

A. All financial records, including resident funds, shall be kept according to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

B. Each nursing facility shall maintain liability insurance coverage in a minimum of $1 million and professional liability coverage in an amount at least equal to the recovery limit set forth in § 8.01-581.15 of the Code of Virginia to compensate residents or individuals for injuries and losses resulting from the negligent or criminal acts of the nursing facility. Failure to maintain minimum insurance shall result in revocation of the nursing facility's license.

C. Nursing facilities choosing to handle resident funds shall:

1. Comply with § 32.1-138A 7 of the Code of Virginia regarding resident funds;

2. Purchase a surety bond or otherwise provide assurance for the security of all personal funds deposited with the nursing facility; and

3. Provide for separate accounting for resident funds.

D. In the event the nursing facility is sold, the nursing facility shall provide written verification that all resident funds have been transferred and shall obtain a signed receipt from the new owner. Upon receipt, the new owner shall provide an accounting of resident funds.

E. Each nursing facility shall be required to provide a full refund of any unexpended patient funds on deposit with the nursing facility following the discharge or death of a patient, other than entrance related fees, within 30 days of a written request for such funds by the discharged patient or, in the case of the death of a patient, the person administering the patient's estate in accordance with the Virginia Small Estate Act (§ 64.2-600 et seq. of the Code of Virginia).

12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-371-160

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 30, Issue 3, eff. November 8, 2013; Amended, Virginia Register Volume 34, Issue 11, eff. 2/21/2018; 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.