Action:
Amend Regulation to Conform to Chapter 56 of the 2020 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I
Action 5688
General Information
| Action Summary |
Item 300(F) of Chapter 56 of the 2020 Acts of Assembly, Special Session I, requires every medical care facility licensed by the Virginia Department of Health, excluding nursing homes, to permit “a person with a disability who requires assistance as a result of such disability to be accompanied by a designated support person at any time during which health care services are provided” during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
This exempt action is being utilized to conform 12VAC5-391-10 et seq. to the budgetary language.
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| Chapters Affected |
Only affects this chapter.
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| Executive Branch Review |
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
The normal executive branch review process is not required. As such, it can be submitted directly for publication and
is effective upon publication.
Exempt Citation:
2.2-4006
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| RIS Project |
Yes [6586] |
| 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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9210
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Final
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Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/14/2021. |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Rebekah E. Allen
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Sr. Policy Analyst
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Address:
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Virginia Department of Health
9960 Mayland Drive, Ste. 401
Richmond, VA 23233
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Email Address:
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regulatorycomment@vdh.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)367-2102
FAX: (804)527-4502
TDD: ()-
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This person is the primary contact for this chapter.
