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Department of Health Professions
233 guidance documents
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for the criteria specified
Documents applying to multiple boards may be listed under each board.
ID |
Title |
Effective Date |
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Agency level documents applying to all of this agency's boards |
76-10.06
|
Disciplinary process for cases involving non-compliance with section 54.1-2400.6
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1/5/2023 |
|
76-10.17
|
Publication of Notices and Orders on the Department websites
|
1/5/2023 |
|
76-10.24
|
Summary suspensions and restrictions
|
3/6/2018 |
|
76-20.04
|
Disclosure of non-investigative information by the Department
|
1/5/2023 |
|
76-20.05
|
Disclosure of Information to Health Practitioner Monitoring Program
|
1/5/2023 |
|
76-34
|
Reporting by Hospitals and Other Health Care Institutions
|
9/16/2021 |
|
76-35
|
Virginia Freedom of Information Act Requests
|
9/1/2022 |
|
76-40.01
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Receipt and investigation of allegations of misconduct
|
1/5/2023 |
|
76-40.02
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Unlicensed activity
|
1/5/2023 |
|
76-40.05
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Diciplinary cases involving board members
|
1/5/2023 |
|
76-80.12
|
Extension of time for active duty service members or spouses
|
1/5/2023 |
|
76-90.01
|
Prescription Drug Monitoring Advisory Committee
|
5/4/2018 |
|
76-90.03
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Foreign applicants and social security numbers
|
12/8/2022 |
|
76-90.05
|
Principles/Establishment of Fees
|
1/5/2023 |
|
BOARD: Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology |
30-1
|
Sanctioning Reference Points; Instruction Manual
|
11/3/2011 |
|
30-10
|
Disposition of disciplinary cases for practicing on an expired license
|
5/11/2023 |
|
30-11
|
Guidelines for processing applications
|
4/1/2021 |
|
30-12
|
Guidance for telepractice
|
11/9/2023 |
|
30-2
|
By-Laws of the Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology,
|
4/16/2020 |
|
30-3
|
Use of confidential consent agreements
|
5/11/2023 |
|
30-4
|
Supervision of speech-language assistants
|
4/28/2022 |
|
30-5
|
Equivalent accrediting body for audiology educational programs
|
5/11/2023 |
|
30-6
|
Board definition of active practice
|
4/1/2021 |
|
30-8
|
Speech-language pathology practice and the need for licensure
|
4/1/2021 |
|
30-9
|
Continuing education audits and sanctioning
|
10/26/2023 |
|
BOARD: Board of Counseling |
115-1.1
|
Disciplinary Actions for Non-Compliance with Continuing Education and Continuing Education Recommendations
|
11/10/2022 |
|
115-1.2
|
Bylaws of the Board
|
7/25/2019 |
|
115-1.3
|
Bylaws for the Advisory Board on Art Therapy
|
1/8/2021 |
|
115-1.4
|
Guidance on Technology-Assisted Counseling and Technology-Assisted Supervision
|
7/7/2022 |
|
115-1.5
|
Sanction Reference Points Manual
|
5/20/2016 |
|
115-1.8
|
Examinations acceptable for certification as a rehabilitation provider
|
11/22/2019 |
|
115-1.9
|
Certifications approved by the Board for Certification as a Substance Abuse Counselor
|
7/7/2022 |
|
115-10
|
Guidance on conversion therapy
|
6/30/2019 |
|
115-11
|
Scopes of practice in substance abuse counseling or treatment
|
1/23/2020 |
|
115-12
|
Acceptance of training and participation as a Disaster Mental Health Worker for continuing competency
|
1/23/2020 |
|
115-2
|
Impact of Criminal Convictions, Impairment, and Past History on Licensure, Certification or Registration
|
9/1/2022 |
|
115-3
|
Frequently asked questions about credentials appeals
|
7/25/2019 |
|
115-4.1
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Evidence of clinical practice for licensure by endorsement
|
7/7/2022 |
|
115-4.11
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Board guidance on use of confidential consent agreements
|
7/7/2022 |
|
115-4.3
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Direct client hours in an internship
|
2/5/2021 |
|
115-5
|
Conduct of an Informal Conference by an Agency Subordinate
|
5/18/2018 |
|
115-6
|
Guidance on emotional support animlas
|
4/2/2020 |
|
115-7
|
Supervised experience for delivery of clinical services for professional counselor licensure
|
10/15/2020 |
|
115-8
|
Approved Degrees in Human Services and Related Fields for QMHP Registration
|
10/14/2021 |
|
115-9
|
Board-recognized entity for licensure by endorsement
|
11/2/2018 |
|
BOARD: Board of Dentistry |
60-12
|
Clinical competency requirements for applicants for licensure, reactivation, or reinstatements
|
2/2/2023 |
|
60-13
|
Remote supervision of dental hygienists
|
2/6/2020 |
|
60-14
|
Bylaws of the Board
|
11/10/2022 |
|
60-18
|
Dental laboratory work order
|
8/5/2021 |
|
60-19
|
Dental laboratory subcontractor work order
|
8/5/2021 |
|
60-2
|
Sanction reference point instruction manual
|
11/14/2019 |
|
60-20
|
Radiation certification
|
9/10/2021 |
|
60-23
|
Teledentistry
|
12/13/2019 |
|
60-24
|
Guidance for Dental Practices
|
11/11/2021 |
|
60-25
|
Dental clinical competency examination for licensure
|
2/15/2024 |
|
60-26
|
Dental hygiene clinical competency examination
|
2/15/2024 |
|
60-27
|
Guidance on Sedation Inspections and Permits
|
5/11/2023 |
|
60-4
|
Questions and answers about sedation
|
2/6/2020 |
|
60-6
|
Closing of a dental practice on death of a dentist
|
11/11/2021 |
|
60-7
|
Chart on delegable duties to dental assistants
|
2/3/2022 |
|
60-8
|
Educational requirements for dental assistants II
|
11/11/2021 |
|
BOARD: Board of Funeral Directors and Embalmers |
65-1
|
Time credit for continuing education courses
|
12/22/2022 |
|
65-11
|
Inspection Guidance Document
|
3/18/2021 |
|
65-12
|
Confidential Consent Agreements
|
12/9/2021 |
|
65-15
|
Guidance for internship extensions
|
9/15/2022 |
|
65-18
|
Guidance on surface transportation and removal services in Virginia
|
9/28/2023 |
|
65-2
|
Disposition of cases for practicing on an expired license
|
12/22/2022 |
|
65-20
|
Participation in Virginia Department of Treasury Unclaimed Property Audit
|
12/9/2021 |
|
65-4
|
Aiding and abetting unlicensed practice
|
9/14/2023 |
|
65-7
|
Guidance for education and pathology coursework for licensure as a funeral director
|
3/18/2021 |
|
BOARD: Board of Health Professions |
75-2
|
Appropriate Criteria in Determining the Need for Regulation of Any Health Care Occupation or Professions
|
2/25/2019 |
|
75-4
|
Bylaws of the Board of Health Professions
|
5/26/2022 |
|
BOARD: Board of Long-Term Care Administrators |
95-1
|
Qualifying for Licensure: Required Content for College Coursework and Approval of NHA AIT Training Hours
|
12/7/2023 |
|
95-11
|
Disposition of cases for practicing on an expired license
|
9/1/2022 |
|
95-13
|
Guidance on completion of continuing education
|
12/23/2021 |
|
95-4
|
Board policy on confidential consent agreements
|
12/23/2021 |
|
95-8
|
Bylaws of the Board of Long-Term Care Administrators
|
11/12/2020 |
|
95-9
|
Continuing education for dual licensees
|
9/1/2022 |
|
BOARD: Board of Medicine |
110-13
|
Guidance on use of collaborative agreements
|
1/4/2024 |
|
110-8
|
Information on prescriptive authority in Virginia
|
1/4/2024 |
|
76-21.1 30
|
Mixing, diluting, or reconstituting of drugs for administration
|
7/1/2018 |
|
85-10
|
Disclosures by licensed midwives for high-risk pregnancies
|
10/26/2023 |
|
85-12
|
Telemedicine
|
8/19/2021 |
|
85-13
|
Guidelines on Performing Procedures on the Newly Deceased for Training Purposes
|
12/8/2022 |
|
85-14
|
Continuing Competency Violations
|
4/9/2021 |
|
85-15
|
Guidelines Concerning the Ethical Practice of Surgery and Invasive Procedures
|
12/8/2022 |
|
85-16
|
Questions and Answers on Continuing Competency Requirements for the Virginia Board of Medicine.
|
12/8/2022 |
|
85-17
|
Supervisory responsibilities of an occupational therapist
|
8/18/2022 |
|
85-26
|
Compliance with Law for Licensed Midwives
|
10/18/2018 |
|
85-27
|
Role of Licensed Midwives in Newborn Hearing Screening
|
10/18/2018 |
|
85-28
|
Authority of licensed midwives to order tests
|
10/18/2018 |
|
85-4
|
Acceptance of continuing education in chiropractic
|
12/8/2022 |
|
85-5
|
Guidance on questions concerning medical records
|
2/17/2022 |
|
85-6
|
Competency Assessment for Three Paid Claims
|
12/8/2022 |
|
85-7
|
Guidance on conversion therapy
|
12/12/2019 |
|
85-8
|
Authority of Physician Assistants to write Do Not Resuscitate Orders
|
12/8/2022 |
|
90-11
|
Boards' guidance on Continuing Competency Violations for Nurse Practitioners
|
2/4/2021 |
|
90-33
|
Authority of LNP's to write DNR orders
|
5/16/2019 |
|
90-56
|
Practice agreement requirements for licensed nurse practitioners
|
2/2/2023 |
|
90-64
|
Telemedicine for Nurse Practitioners
|
8/11/2021 |
|
BOARD: Board of Nursing |
110-18
|
Advance preparation for administration
|
12/9/2019 |
|
110-8
|
Information on prescriptive authority in Virginia
|
1/4/2024 |
|
90-1
|
Registered or licensed practical nurses as first assistant in surgery
|
11/13/2018 |
|
90-10
|
Board guidelines for processing applications for licensure
|
7/7/2022 |
|
90-11
|
Boards' guidance on Continuing Competency Violations for Nurse Practitioners
|
2/4/2021 |
|
90-12
|
Delegation of authority to Board of Nursing registered nurse staff
|
1/29/2019 |
|
90-13
|
Applying for initial approval of a nursing education program
|
12/23/2021 |
|
90-14
|
Continued approval of a nursing education program
|
12/23/2021 |
|
90-16
|
Adult immunization protocols
|
2/4/2021 |
|
90-2
|
Transmittal of third-party orders
|
1/29/2019 |
|
90-22
|
Requests for Accommodations for NCLEX and NNAAP Testing
|
1/19/2023 |
|
90-23
|
Decision-making Model for Determining RN/LPN Scope of Practice
|
11/13/2018 |
|
90-3
|
Continued competency violations for nurses and licensed massage therapists
|
9/28/2023 |
|
90-33
|
Authority of LNP's to write DNR orders
|
5/16/2019 |
|
90-35
|
Non-compliance with Board orders
|
1/29/2019 |
|
90-36
|
Training of employees of school boards in the administration of insulin and glucagon
|
12/10/2020 |
|
90-38
|
Disposition of cases against nurses or massage therapists practicing with expired licenses
|
8/3/2023 |
|
90-4
|
Opinion on how licensure as a nurse relates to service on a volunteer rescue squad
|
7/8/2021 |
|
90-41
|
Patient abandonment
|
5/16/2019 |
|
90-46
|
Administration of over-the counter drugs by certified nurse aides
|
11/13/2018 |
|
90-47
|
Massage therapy practice and use of titles
|
11/14/2019 |
|
90-5
|
Guidance on conversion therapy
|
12/10/2020 |
|
90-52
|
Delegation of removal of venous and arterial sheaths to unlicensed personnel not permitted
|
5/16/2019 |
|
90-55
|
Impact of Criminal Convictions on Nursing Licensure or Certification and Employment in Virginia
|
2/4/2021 |
|
90-56
|
Practice agreement requirements for licensed nurse practitioners
|
2/2/2023 |
|
90-57
|
By-Laws of the Board of Nursing
|
3/18/2020 |
|
90-58
|
By-Laws of the Advisory Board on Massage Therapy
|
11/14/2019 |
|
90-59
|
Impact of criminal convictions on registration of medication aides and licensure of massage therapists
|
2/4/2021 |
|
90-6
|
Scope of Practice for Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses
|
9/28/2023 |
|
90-62
|
Medication administration training curriculum
|
8/3/2023 |
|
90-63
|
Registered nurses and procedural sedation
|
7/8/2021 |
|
90-64
|
Telemedicine for Nurse Practitioners
|
8/11/2021 |
|
90-7
|
Sanctioning Reference Points Instruction Manual
|
10/13/2022 |
|
90-9
|
Board Guidelines for Prescription Drug Administration Training Program for Child Day Care
|
3/19/2024 |
|
BOARD: Board of Optometry |
105-1
|
Guidance on telepractice in Optometry
|
9/17/2020 |
|
105-10
|
End of a contact lens fitting
|
10/27/2022 |
|
105-11
|
Cases involving practice with an expired license
|
5/12/2022 |
|
105-12
|
Continuing education audits and sanctions
|
4/3/2019 |
|
105-13
|
Free Eye Screenings
|
10/27/2022 |
|
105-2
|
Guidance on Light Adjustable Lens
|
9/28/2023 |
|
105-9
|
Processing licensure applications
|
9/16/2021 |
|
BOARD: Board of Pharmacy |
110-1
|
List of categories of facility licenses and a brief description of each
|
1/4/2024 |
|
110-10
|
Dispensing drugs from a mobile van
|
2/2/2023 |
|
110-11
|
Proof of identity for schedule II drugs
|
2/2/2023 |
|
110-12
|
Bylaws of the Board of Pharmacy
|
11/12/2020 |
|
110-13
|
Guidance on use of collaborative agreements
|
1/4/2024 |
|
110-15
|
Delegation of authority for disciplinary action to the executive director of the Board
|
2/6/2020 |
|
110-16
|
Performing inventories
|
8/6/2020 |
|
110-17
|
Instructions for graduates of foreign schools of pharmacy
|
8/5/2021 |
|
110-18
|
Advance preparation for administration
|
12/9/2019 |
|
110-19
|
Use of automated dispensing devices in certain facilities
|
11/25/2021 |
|
110-2
|
Instructions for applicants for Pharmacist Licensure
|
8/5/2021 |
|
110-21
|
Sanction Reference Manual
|
12/10/2018 |
|
110-22
|
Dispensing records; identification of pharmacist
|
8/6/2020 |
|
110-23
|
Inspection deficiency monetary penalty guide for physicians selling drugs
|
2/6/2020 |
|
110-24
|
Guidance for setting NAPLEX passing score
|
2/2/2023 |
|
110-25
|
Guidance for life of a prescription after a prescriber no longer in practice
|
10/27/2022 |
|
110-26
|
Pharmacy Working Conditions
|
5/12/2022 |
|
110-27
|
Pharmacist-In-Charge responsibilities
|
5/27/2021 |
|
110-28
|
Guidance for free clinic pharmacy permit applicants
|
2/2/2023 |
|
110-29
|
Guidance document for practitioners dispensing
|
1/4/2024 |
|
110-3
|
Guidance on alternative delivery of prescriptions, pharmacy to physician or pharmacy to controlled substance registrant
|
9/16/2021 |
|
110-30
|
Drugs within animal shelters
|
11/25/2021 |
|
110-31
|
Approved capture drugs and drug administering equipment, Directive from the State Veterinarian
|
11/25/2021 |
|
110-32
|
Cannabis: Potential Drug Interactions
|
8/4/2022 |
|
110-33
|
Pharmacy Interns as Pharmacy Technicians; Pharmacy Technician Ratio
|
11/26/2022 |
|
110-34
|
Manufacturer and wholesale distributor license
|
11/25/2021 |
|
110-35
|
Requirements for Prescriptions
|
1/4/2024 |
|
110-36
|
Compliance with USP Standards for Compounding
|
1/4/2024 |
|
110-37
|
Access to Prescriptions During Unanticipated Shortened Hours
|
6/8/2023 |
|
110-38
|
Requirement for Non-resident Pharmacies to Submit Inspection Report
|
3/30/2021 |
|
110-4
|
Continuing Education Guide for Pharmacists
|
3/18/2021 |
|
110-42
|
Continuing education audit and recommended sanctions
|
2/3/2022 |
|
110-43
|
Dispensing with an authorized generic
|
2/2/2023 |
|
110-44
|
Protocol for the Prescribing and Dispensing of Naloxone
|
1/4/2024 |
|
110-46
|
Delivery of dispensed drugs
|
1/4/2024 |
|
110-47
|
Provision of counseling and information by pharmacists on proper drug disposal
|
2/2/2023 |
|
110-49
|
Credentials for Nonresident Pharmacy Dispensing only for Animals
|
8/6/2020 |
|
110-5
|
Instructions and forms for reporting of thefts or losses of drugs
|
11/25/2021 |
|
110-50
|
Pharmacy Administration Records
|
6/8/2023 |
|
110-6
|
Guidance for pharmacies within opioid treatment programs
|
10/27/2022 |
|
110-7
|
Practitioner/patient relationship and the prescribing of drugs for family or self
|
1/4/2024 |
|
110-8
|
Information on prescriptive authority in Virginia
|
1/4/2024 |
|
110-9
|
Pharmacy Inspection Deficiency Monetary Penalty Guide
|
3/28/2024 |
|
BOARD: Board of Physical Therapy |
112-12
|
Physical therapy services in home health
|
12/22/2022 |
|
112-13
|
Approval of a Traineeship
|
7/22/2021 |
|
112-14
|
Electromyography (EMG) and Sharp Debridement in Practice of Physical Therapy
|
12/22/2022 |
|
112-15
|
Supervision of unlicensed persons in any setting
|
12/22/2022 |
|
112-18
|
Discipline for practicing with an expired license
|
12/22/2022 |
|
112-2
|
Confidential consent agreements
|
5/25/2021 |
|
112-21
|
Telehealth for physical therapy
|
12/22/2022 |
|
112-3
|
Guidance on Receipt of Verbal Orders for Medications by Physical Therapists
|
10/3/2019 |
|
112-4
|
Licensure requirement for instructors in physical therapy program; guidance on use of professional degree in conjunction with licensure designation; functional capacity evaluations by PTAs
|
7/6/2023 |
|
112-5
|
Credentialing and TOEFL requirements for physical therapy graduates of non-approved schools
|
9/30/2021 |
|
BOARD: Board of Psychology |
125-1
|
Accreditation Bodies Acceptable to the Board
|
8/18/2022 |
|
125-10
|
Preparing for Expected and Unexpected Departures from the Operation of a Psychological Practice
|
5/27/2021 |
|
125-11
|
Guidance Document on Psychologists' Use of Social Media
|
5/12/2022 |
|
125-2
|
Impact of Criminal Convictions, Impairment, and Past History on Licensure or Certification
|
8/18/2022 |
|
125-3.1
|
Submission of evidence of completion of graduate work
|
6/6/2024 |
|
125-3.9
|
Policy on the use of confidential consent agreements in lieu of disciplinary action by the Board
|
11/24/2022 |
|
125-5.1
|
Possible disciplinary action for non-compliance with continuing education requirements
|
8/18/2022 |
|
125-5.2
|
Sanction Reference Manual
|
9/30/2016 |
|
125-6
|
Bylaws
|
5/12/2022 |
|
125-7
|
Electronic communication and telepsychology
|
11/24/2022 |
|
125-8
|
Use of assessment titles and signatures
|
11/24/2022 |
|
BOARD: Board of Social Work |
140-1
|
Confidential Consent Agreements
|
11/24/2022 |
|
140-11
|
Disposition of disciplinary cases involving practicing on an expired license
|
9/20/2019 |
|
140-13
|
Guidance on emotional support animals
|
9/16/2021 |
|
140-2
|
Impact of Criminal Convictions, Impairment, and Past History on Social Work Licensure in Virginia
|
9/20/2019 |
|
140-3
|
Guidance on Technology-Assisted Therapy and the Use of Social Media
|
2/2/2023 |
|
140-4.2
|
Possible disciplinary or alternative actions in response to non-compliance with continuing education requirements
|
11/24/2022 |
|
140-6
|
Bylaws for the Advisory Board on Music Therapy
|
5/13/2021 |
|
140-7
|
Bylaws of the Board of Social Work
|
8/4/2022 |
|
140-8
|
Sanction Reference Manual
|
7/1/2016 |
|
140-9
|
Training for supervisors
|
5/14/2020 |
|
BOARD: Board of Veterinary Medicine |
150-1
|
Disposition of cases involving applicants practicing veterinary technology prior to licensure
|
5/2/2019 |
|
150-10
|
Allowances to purchase, possess and administer drugs within an animal shelter
|
12/23/2021 |
|
150-11
|
Continuing Education (CE) Audits and Sanctioning for Failure to Complete CE
|
5/2/2019 |
|
150-12
|
Administration of rabies vaccine
|
7/29/2021 |
|
150-13
|
Controlled substances in veterinary practices
|
5/13/2021 |
|
150-14
|
Process for delegation of informal fact-finding to an agency subordinate
|
12/23/2021 |
|
150-15
|
Disposition of routine inspection violations
|
4/28/2022 |
|
150-16
|
Protocol for loss or theft of drugs at a veterinary facility
|
3/11/2021 |
|
150-17
|
Sanction Reference Points Instruction Manual
|
6/1/2014 |
|
150-18
|
Bylaws of the Board of Veterinary Medicine
|
9/30/2021 |
|
150-19
|
Delegation of dental polishing-cleaning
|
12/23/2021 |
|
150-2
|
Expanded duties for veterinary technicians
|
10/24/2017 |
|
150-20
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Duties of unlicensed assistants
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12/23/2021 |
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150-21
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Frequently asked questions about reporting to the Prescription Monitoring Program
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4/28/2022 |
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150-22
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Veterinarians and Wildlife Rehabilitators - Prescription Drugs
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12/23/2021 |
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150-23
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Disposal of deceased animals
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3/11/2021 |
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150-24
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Guidelines for processing applications for licensure
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12/23/2021 |
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150-25
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Guidance for telehealth in the practice of veterinary medicine
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9/17/2020 |
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150-26
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Guidance on the regulations for veterinary establishments
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5/13/2021 |
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150-3
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Preceptorships and externships for veterinary technicians
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3/11/2021 |
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150-4
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“Chip” clinics outside approved facilities
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12/23/2021 |
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150-5
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Use of compounded drugs in veterinary practices
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7/1/2018 |
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150-7
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Disposition of cases involving failure of veterinarian-in-charge to notify board of establishment closure
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3/11/2021 |
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150-8
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Disposition of cases involving practice on an expire license or permit
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12/8/2022 |
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150-9
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Content of a medical record
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12/8/2022 |
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76-21.2:1
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Inspection report for veterinary establishments
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6/24/2021 |
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BOARD: Department of Health Professions |
76-21.1 30
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Mixing, diluting, or reconstituting of drugs for administration
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7/1/2018 |
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76-21.2:1
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Inspection report for veterinary establishments
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6/24/2021 |
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