Department of Social Services
State Board of Social Services
Human Subject Research Regulations
[22 VAC 40 ‑ 890]
Chapter Information
| Description | This regulation provides the basis upon which the state Department of Social Services, Local Departments of Social Services, facilities licensed by the state Department of Social Services, and contractors to these entities may authorize, conduct, or propose to conduct or authorize any human research. |
| State Authority | §§ 32.1-162.16 , 63.2-217 and 63.2-218 Code of Virginia |
| Federal Authority | None entered |
| Exempt from APA | No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act. |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation | The regulation serves as the primary guidance for the Department’s conduct of research involving human subjects by requiring the establishment of an Institutional Review Board to maintain the right to privacy and protection from harm or risk for clients of the state and local Departments of Social Services, facilities licensed by the state Department, and by contractors to either state or local Departments of Social Services. |
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Contact Information
| Name / Title: | Gail Jennings / Policy & Planning Specialist |
| Address: |
801 E. Main Street Richmond, VA 23219 |
| Email Address: | gail.jennings@dss.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)726-7490 FAX: (804)726-7946 TDD: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Update Human Subject Research Chapter | Fast-Track | Secretary of Health and Human Resources review in progress. |
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
Amend Human Subject Research definition
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/01/2011. |
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 8/23/2019 Agency Completed | Amend | |
| 6/16/2015 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 5/10/2011 Agency Completed | Amend | |
| 10/23/2007 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 8/14/2003 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |