Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
 
Board
Board of Nursing
 
chapter
Regulations of the Board of Nursing [18 VAC 90 ‑ 20]
Action Amendment to name tag requirement
Stage NOIRA
Comment Period Ended on 2/22/2017
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1/27/17  9:54 am
Commenter: Rosalie Lewis, Shenandoah University School of Nursing

I support the ID proposal to use the first name and last initial on the name badge.
 

Nurses need to have a sense of privacy especially in the walk-in urgent care, emergency rooms and on the nursing units.  These high traffic areas are prone volatile family members and irate visitors on a regular basis.   Having name badges that show the first name and last initial of the healthcare provider will add some protection.

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