TITLE 18. PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING

BOARD OF LONG-TERM CARE ADMINISTRATORS

Agency Decision

Title of Regulation: 18VAC95-30. Regulations Governing the Practice of Assisted Living Facility Administrators.

Statutory Authority: §§ 54.1-2400 and 54.1-3102 of the Code of Virginia.

Name of Petitioner: Bertha Simmons.

Nature of Petitioner's Request: Requesting that regulations be amended to allow all of the continuing education hours to be obtained through self-study or Internet.

Agency Decision: Request denied.

Statement of Reason for Decision: At its meeting on December 16, 2014, the board considered the petition and discussed the advantages and disadvantages of live continuing education versus an online or self-study format. It also reviewed the comments received and decided to retain the current requirements. While members appreciated the petitioner's point of view, it was their conclusion that there is value in face-to-face contact with other administrators, with whom you can share knowledge and experiences. Since the profession is in the business of taking care of people, the current blend of interactive continuing education with online or self-study courses seems beneficial and appropriate.

Agency Contact: Elaine Yeatts, Agency Regulatory Coordinator, Department of Health Professions, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23233, telephone (804) 367-4688, or email elaine.yeatts@dhp.virginia.gov.

VA.R. Doc. No. R15-08; Filed December 16, 2014, 2:16 p.m.