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1996 SESSION


CHAPTER 999
An Act to amend and reenact § 32.1-126 of the Code of Virginia, relating to regulation of hospitals, nursing homes, and certified nursing facilities.
[H 918]
Approved April 17, 1996

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.