What’s new: NCAL issued the 2022 edition of the Assisted Living State Regulatory Review, which details the assisted living-related statutes, and policies in 33 states that were updated between 2020-2022

• The report notes changes in Virginia related to involuntary discharge and a study of the oversight and regulation of NFs and ALFs.

The details: VHCA-VCAL was actively involved in the discussion of the bills on involuntary discharge and the oversight/regulation of the sector.

• SB 40 – Assisted Living Involuntary Discharge– The bill requires DSS to adopt regulations to address involuntary discharge of ALF residents. Notice and an effective date for the revised regulations will be given when the regulation changes are approved.
• HB 234 – Secretary of Health and Human Resources to Study Current Oversight/Regulation– This bill directs the secretary to study NFs, ALFs, and other congregate living settings to improve efficiency and effectiveness of regulation and oversight, provide better transparency for the public, and better protect the health and safety of the public. The study’s recommendations are due by October 1. VHCA-VCAL has been participating in the study meetings.

The NCAL review summarizes key selected state requirements for assisted living licensure or certification

• Forty-six states and the District of Columbia (92%) require a consumer disclosure, agreement, and/or bill of rights for residents. 
• All 50 states and the District of Columbia require a form of resident assessment and, at minimum, provide activities of daily living for residents.  
• Forty-nine states and the District of Columbia (98%) have provisions around, and allow, providing medication management to residents.   
• Forty-five states and the District of Columbia (90%) have minimum educational and/or training requirements for assisted living administrators/directors. 

Read the full report on the NCAL website.