Action:
Amendment to name tag requirement
General Information
| Action Summary |
A petition for rulemaking requested an amendment to allow use of first name and last initial on a name tag for nurses in all settings. The Board’s intent is to gather additional information about requirements in other states and other boards in Virginia and to solicit comment from employers. |
| Chapters Affected |
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VAC |
Chapter Name |
Action Type |
| Primary |
18 VAC 90-20 |
Regulations of the Board of Nursing [Repealed] |
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| Other chapters |
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18 VAC 90 - 19 |
Regulations Governing the Practice of Nursing |
Amend Existing Regulation
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| Executive Branch Review |
This action will go through the normal Executive Branch Review process.
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| RIS Project |
Yes [004985] |
| Associated Petitions for Rulemaking |
Amend name identification requirement
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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.
| Stage ID |
Stage Type |
Status |
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7775
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NOIRA
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Stage complete. Comment period ended 02/22/2017. |
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7881
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Proposed
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Stage complete. Comment period ended 09/22/2017. |
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8139
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Final
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Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/04/2018. |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Jay P. Douglas, R.N.
/
Executive Director
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Address:
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9960 Mayland Drive
Suite 300
Richmond, VA 23233-1463
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Email Address:
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jay.douglas@dhp.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)367-4520
FAX: (804)527-4455
TDD: ()-
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This person is the primary contact for this chapter.
