Vermont § 7117 - Rules
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 7117 — Rules, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7117. Rules
- (a) In accordance with 3 V.S.A. chapter 25, the Secretary of Human Services may adopt
reasonable rules to carry out the provisions of this chapter and may prescribe minimum
standards of care, program administration, and sanitation for facilities licensed
under this chapter. (b) No later than January 1, 1997, the Secretary of Human Services shall adopt comprehensive
rules for licensing of nursing homes to include criteria deemed appropriate by the
Secretary, including criteria for accessibility, quality, and safety standards. The
rules for nursing home licensing shall: (1) require that nursing facilities provide the care and services necessary to help each
resident attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial
well-being in accordance with a comprehensive assessment and plan of care and prevailing
standards of care as determined by the Commissioner of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent
Living; and (2) promote a standard of care that ensures that the ability of each resident to perform
activities of daily living does not diminish unless the resident’s ability is diminished
solely as a result of a change in the resident’s clinical condition. (Added 1973, No. 153 (Adj. Sess.), § 7; amended 1975, No. 221 (Adj. Sess.), § 6; 1981, No. 99, § 2; 1995, No. 160 (Adj. Sess.), § 18; 2013, No. 131 (Adj. Sess.), § 91, eff. May 20, 2014.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 7117
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 7117 cover?
Section 7117 ("Rules") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Vermont § 7117?
A common citation format is "Vermont Statutes Online § 7117" (Vermont). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Vermont law?
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How does Vermont § 7117 apply to my situation?
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