We suggest clarification of new language in Section D4 of 12VAC35-115-50.  As proposed, it requires notification of a patient's condition, location and transfer, while the 2009 legislation requires that the patient be afforded the opportunity to choose an individual to receive such notice. 

To more accurately reflect the statutory requirements, we suggest revision of D4 as follows:

4. Providers shall notify a person the individual chooses Afford the individual the opportunity to have an individual of his choice notified  of his general condition, location, and transfer to another facility.