8 Va. Admin. Code § 20-780-170

Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 3, September 23, 2024
Section 8VAC20-780-170 - Physical and mental health of staff and volunteers
A. When there is evidence that the safety of children may be jeopardized by contact with a staff member or volunteer because of the physical health or mental health of such staff member or volunteer, the licensee shall, at a minimum, prohibit the employee or volunteer from engaging in contact with the children or participation in the food service program until a physician or a clinical psychologist skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness confirms that any risk has been eliminated or can be reduced to an acceptable level by reasonable accommodations.
B. The requirement of subsection A of this section should not be construed as a mandatory precondition to any other employment action that an employer may otherwise take.

8 Va. Admin. Code § 20-780-170

Renumbered from 22VAC40-185-170 by Virginia Register Volume 37, Issue 24, eff. 7/1/2021.

Statutory Authority: §§ 22.1-16 and 22.1-289.046 of the Code of Virginia.