Action:
Amendments for surgical assistants consistent with a licensed profession
General Information
| Action Summary |
Legislation passed by the 2020 General Assembly changed regulation of surgical assistants from registration to licensure, and amendments that conformed to the statute were enacted. Additional amendments are necessary to provide for consistency with other licensed allied professions regulated by the Board of Medicine in the fee structure, continuing competency, inactive licensure, and standards of practice. Additionally, the Board intends to amend regulations for renewal of registration for surgical technologists. |
| Chapters Affected |
Only affects this chapter.
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| Exempt from APA |
No, this action is not exempt from Article II of the APA and executive branch review.
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| RIS Project |
No project yet assigned to this action |
| Associated Mandates |
Licensure of surgical assistants
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| New Periodic Review |
This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
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Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
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Stage Type |
Status |
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9122
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NOIRA
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Governor's office review in progress. |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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William L. Harp, M.D.
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Executive Director
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Address:
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9960 Mayland Drive
Suite 300
Richmond, VA 23233
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Email Address:
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william.harp@dhp.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)367-4558
FAX: (804)527-4429
TDD: ()-
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This person is the primary contact for this board.
Agencies | Governor
