행동 건강 및 발달 서비스부(DBHDS)가 면허를 부여하거나 자금 지원을 제공하거나 운영하는 서비스 제공자로부터 서비스를 받는 개인의 권리를 보장하기 위한 규정 변경안 (12VAC35-115).

조치 통지: 행동 건강 및 발달 서비스국(DBHDS)은 제6부, 변형 규정(12VAC35-115-220)에 따라, 행동 건강 및 발달 서비스부(DBHDS)가 면허를 부여하거나 자금 지원을 제공하거나 운영하는 서비스 제공자로부터 서비스를 받는 개인의 권리를 보장하기 위한 규정(12VAC35-115) 이하 "인권 규정"이라 함)에 따라, 주 인권 위원회(SHRC)에 제출된 인권 규정 변형 신청에 대한 공개 의견 수렴 기회를 공고합니다. 이 규정의 목적은 DBHDS가 운영하거나 허가 또는 자금 지원을 받는 시설 또는 프로그램에서 서비스를 받는 개인의 법적 권리와 인권을 보장하고 보호하는 것입니다.

Each variance application references the specific part of these regulations to which a variance is needed, the proposed wording of the substitute rule or procedure, and the justification for a variance. Such application also describes time limits and other conditions for duration and the circumstances that will end the applicability of the variance. After considering all available information including comments, the SHRC intends to submit a written decision deferring, disapproving, modifying, or approving each variance application. All variances shall be approved for a specific time period. The decision and reasons for variance will be published in a later issue of this Register

Purpose of notice: The SHRC is seeking comment on the application for a proposed variance to the Human Rights Regulations for DBHDS’ Western State Hospital (WSH).

Variance to Procedures for Behavior Treatment Plans and Use of Seclusion, Restraint, and Time Out:

I. 12VAC35-115-105-H: Providers shall not use seclusion in a behavioral treatment plan.

II. 12VAC35-115-110-C 3: Only residential facilities for children that are licensed under the Regulations for Children’s Residential Facilities (12VAC35-46) and inpatient hospitals may use seclusion and only in an emergency.

Explanation: The variances will allow WSH to place an individual in an environment of seclusion, at the individual’s request, and not as related to an emergency, in order to prevent self-injurious harm to the individual and to the staff members responsible for the individual’s care.

How to comment: The SHRC accepts written comments by online public comment forum, email, fax, and postal mail. 

제안서를 검토하려면: 변동 신청서 및 관련 서류는 아래에 명시된 DBHDS 담당자에게 연락하여 얻을 수 있습니다.

Contact Information: Taneika Goldman, Director, Office of Human Rights, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, 1220 East Bank Street, P.O. Box 1797, Richmond, VA 23218-1797, telephone (804) 786-3988, FAX (833) 734-1241, or email taneika.goldman@dbhds.virginia.gov.