The proposed regulation reads, "The Center shall notify [the participant and] the participant's contact person or legal representative when a report is made as referenced in subsection A of this section, without identifying any confidential information [unless such notification would jeopardize the participant]."

All healthcare employees are mandated reporters. This regulation has the potential to put both the participant and Center staff in danger. One of the healthcare worker's protections when reporting is that the report can be made anonymously. This regulation takes away that protection. 

Recommendation:

Remove 22VAC40-61-120 B. from the regulation.