Hospitals and nursing homes; licensure and inspection fees.
What changed between versions
The bill changed from a House substitute amendment dated February 11, 2025 to an officially chaptered act approved March 21, 2025, indicating it has been enacted into law.
The document format changed from a legislative substitute with deletion markers to a final chaptered version with proper Virginia Acts of Assembly formatting and page numbering.
New requirement added for hospitals with emergency departments to establish security plans including off-duty law enforcement presence based on security risk assessments.
New requirement for hospitals to establish protocols for air medical transportation notification to patients regarding cost and transportation options.
New requirement for hospitals performing surgery to adopt policies requiring smoke evacuation systems for procedures likely to generate surgical smoke.
Fee structure for hospital and nursing home licensure remains established under § 32.1-130 with fees paid into the Hospital and Nursing Home Licensure and Inspection Program Fund.