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1996 SESSION
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That § 32.1-126 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:
§ 32.1-126. Commissioner to inspect and to issue licenses to or assure compliance with certification requirements for hospitals, nursing homes and certified nursing facilities; notice of denial of license; consultative advice and assistance.
A. Pursuant to this article, the Commissioner shall issue a license for a
hospital or nursing home, issue a licenses to, and assure compliance
with certification requirements to a hospital, nursing home, or
nursing facility, or issue a certification to a facility for hospitals
and nursing homes, and assure compliance with certification requirements for
facilities owned or operated by an agency agencies
of the Commonwealth as defined in subdivision (vi) of § 32.1-124,
which after inspection is are found to be in
compliance with the provisions of this article and with all applicable state
and federal regulations. The Commissioner shall notify by certified mail or by
overnight express mail any applicant denied a license or certification
of the reasons for such denial.
B. The Commissioner shall cause each and every hospital, nursing home, and
certified nursing facility to be inspected periodically, but not less often
than annually biennially, in accordance with the provisions of
this article and regulations of the Board.
C. The Commissioner may, in accordance with regulations of the Board, provide for consultative advice and assistance, with such limitations and restrictions as he deems proper, to any person who intends to apply for a hospital or nursing home license or nursing facility certification.