Virginia § 32.1-127.001 - Certain design and construction standards to be incorporated in hospital and nursing home licensure regulations
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§ 32.1-127.001. Certain design and construction standards to be incorporated in hospital and nursing home licensure regulations
Notwithstanding any law or regulation to the contrary, the Board of Health shall promulgate regulations pursuant to § 32.1-127 for the licensure of hospitals and nursing homes that shall include minimum standards for the design and construction of hospitals, nursing homes, and certified nursing facilities consistent with the current edition of the Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospital and Health Care Facilities issued by the American Institute of Architects Academy of Architecture for Health.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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