The Commissioner may cause each hospice licensed under this article to be periodically inspected at reasonable times. However, no hospice shall receive additional inspections until all other hospices in the Commonwealth have also been inspected, unless the additional inspections are (i) necessary to follow up on a preoperational inspection or one or more violations, (ii) required by a uniformly applied risk-based schedule established by the Department, (iii) necessary to investigate a complaint regarding the hospice, or (iv) otherwise deemed necessary by the Commissioner or his designee to protect the health and safety of the public.
Notwithstanding the foregoing or any other provision of this article, any hospice organization that has obtained accreditation as provided in subdivision 2 of § 32.1-162.2, may be subject to inspection so long as such accreditation is maintained but only to the extent necessary to ensure the public health and safety. If any such hospice fails to comply with the provisions of this article or with the regulations of the Board relating to public health and safety, the Commissioner may revoke the exemption from licensure and require such hospice to be relicensed before it can again qualify for an exemption pursuant to § 32.1-162.2.
1981, c. 346; 2010, c. 790; 2017, c. 465.
Structure Code of Virginia
Chapter 5 - Regulation of Medical Care Facilities and Services
§ 32.1-125.01. Failing to report; penalty
§ 32.1-125.1. Inspection of hospitals by state agencies generally
§ 32.1-125.2. Disclosure of other providers of services
§ 32.1-125.4. Retaliation or discrimination against complainants
§ 32.1-125.5. Confidentiality of complainant's identity
§ 32.1-126.02. Hospital pharmacy employees; criminal records check required
§ 32.1-126.1. Asbestos inspection for hospitals
§ 32.1-126.2. Fire suppression systems required in nursing facilities and nursing homes
§ 32.1-126.3. Fire suppression systems required in hospitals
§ 32.1-126.4. Hospital standing orders or protocols for certain vaccinations
§ 32.1-126.5. Consolidation of inspections
§ 32.1-127.01. Regulations to authorize certain sanctions and guidelines
§ 32.1-127.1. Immunity from liability for routine referral for organ and tissue donation
§ 32.1-127.1:01. Record storage
§ 32.1-127.1:03. Health records privacy
§ 32.1-127.1:04. Use or disclosure of certain protected health information required
§ 32.1-127.1:05. Breach of medical information notification
§ 32.1-127.3. Immunity from liability for certain free health care services
§ 32.1-128. Applicability to hospitals and nursing homes for practice of religious tenets
§ 32.1-129. Application for license
§ 32.1-131. Expiration and renewal of licenses
§ 32.1-133. Display of license
§ 32.1-133.1. Human trafficking hotline; posted notice required; civil penalty
§ 32.1-134. Family planning information in hospitals providing maternity care
§ 32.1-134.01. Certain information required for maternity patients
§ 32.1-134.02. Infants; blood sample provided to parents
§ 32.1-134.2. Clinical privileges for certain practitioners
§ 32.1-134.3. Response to applications for clinical privileges
§ 32.1-134.4. Right of podiatrists or nurse practitioners to injunction
§ 32.1-135.1. Certain advertisements prohibited
§ 32.1-135.2. Offer or payment of remuneration in exchange for referral prohibited
§ 32.1-136. Violation; penalties
§ 32.1-137. Certification of medical care facilities under Title XVIII of Social Security Act
§ 32.1-137.01. Posting of charity care policies
§ 32.1-137.02. Hospital discharge procedures
§ 32.1-137.03. Discharge planning; designation of individual to provide care
§ 32.1-137.04. Patient notice of observation or outpatient status
§ 32.1-137.06. Lyme disease test result information
§ 32.1-137.07. Violations of certain provisions; penalty
§ 32.1-137.08. Medical care facilities; persons with disabilities; designated support persons
§ 32.1-137.09. Hospital emergency department CPT code data reporting
§ 32.1-137.010. Financial assistance; payment plans
§ 32.1-137.2. Certification of quality assurance; application; issuance; denial; renewal
§ 32.1-137.4. Examination, review or investigation
§ 32.1-137.6. Complaint system
§ 32.1-137.8. Application to and compliance by utilization review entities
§ 32.1-137.9. Requirements and standards for utilization review entities
§ 32.1-137.10. Utilization review plan required
§ 32.1-137.11. Accessibility of utilization review entity
§ 32.1-137.13. Adverse determination
§ 32.1-137.14. Reconsideration of adverse determination
§ 32.1-137.15. Adverse determination; appeal
§ 32.1-137.17. Limitation on Commissioner's jurisdiction
§ 32.1-138.1. Implementation of transfer and discharge policies
§ 32.1-138.2. Certain contract provisions prohibited
§ 32.1-138.3. Third party guarantor prohibition
§ 32.1-138.4. Retaliation or discrimination against complainants
§ 32.1-138.5. Confidentiality of complainant's identity
§ 32.1-138.7. Certificates of registration required; issuance; transferability; regulations
§ 32.1-138.8. Consultation with health regulatory boards
§ 32.1-138.9. Standards for approval
§ 32.1-138.10. Expiration; renewal
§ 32.1-138.11. Denial; revocation
§ 32.1-138.12. Waiver of requirements of article
§ 32.1-138.13. Access to and confidentiality of patient-specific medical records and information
§ 32.1-138.14. No private right of action created
§ 32.1-162.2. Exemptions from article
§ 32.1-162.3. License required for hospice programs; notice of denial of license; renewal thereof
§ 32.1-162.5:1. Notice to dispenser of patient's death; disposition of dispensed drugs
§ 32.1-162.6. Revocation or suspension of license
§ 32.1-162.6:1. Possession or administration of cannabis oil
§ 32.1-162.8. Exemptions from article
§ 32.1-162.9. Licenses required; renewal thereof
§ 32.1-162.10. Inspections; fees
§ 32.1-162.11. Liability insurance required
§ 32.1-162.13. Revocation or suspension of license
§ 32.1-162.15. Violation; penalties
§ 32.1-162.15:1. Unlawful advertising as a home care organization
§ 32.1-162.15:2. (Effective July 1, 2023) Definitions
§ 32.1-162.15:3. (Effective July 1, 2023) Services for survivors of sexual assault; plan required
§ 32.1-162.15:4. (For effective date, see Acts 2020, c 725) Treatment services
§ 32.1-162.15:5. Transfer services
§ 32.1-162.15:7. (Effective July 1, 2023) Inspections; report required
§ 32.1-162.15:9. (Effective July 1, 2023) Submission of evidence
§ 32.1-162.15:10. (Effective July 1, 2023) Complaints
§ 32.1-162.15:11. Task Force on Services for Survivors of Sexual Assault