Action:
Licensure of surgical assistants
General Information
| Action Summary |
Amendments to 18VAC85-160 are adopted to conform to changes in the Code of Virginia in Chapter 1222 of the 2020 Acts of the Assembly. The legislation changed the regulatory status of surgical assistants from registration to licensure; surgical technologists continue to be registered by the Board. |
| 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:
ยง 2.2- 4006(A)(4)(a)
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| RIS Project |
Yes [006112] |
| Associated Mandates |
Licensure of surgical assistants
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| 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.
| Stage ID |
Stage Type |
Status |
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9039
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Final
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Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/14/2020. |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Erin Barrett
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Director of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs
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Address:
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Perimeter Center
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300
Henrico, VA 23233
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Email Address:
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erin.barrett@dhp.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)367-4688
FAX: (804)915-0382
TDD: ()-
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This person is the primary contact for this agency.
