Action:
Adopt regulations setting forth the requirements for community health worker certification
General Information
| Action Summary |
The intent of the proposed action is to promulgate a new regulation to establish the requirements for use
of “certified community health worker" and training and education requirements. During the 2020 General Assembly session, House Bill 688 (HB 688) amended the Code of Virginia to include section 32.1-15.1, which includes a subsection mandating the Board of Health to adopt regulations that set forth the requirements for the use of the title “certified community health worker” and the training and education necessary to satisfy the requirements for certification of a community health worker.
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| Chapters Affected |
Only affects this chapter.
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| Executive Branch Review |
This action will go through the normal Executive Branch Review process.
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| RIS Project |
Yes [6685] |
| Associated Mandates |
Promulgating regulations certifying community health workers
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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.
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Stage Type |
Status |
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9096
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NOIRA
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Stage complete. Comment period ended 03/31/2021. |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Brenden Rivenbark
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Senior Policy Analyst
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Address:
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109 Governor Street
Richmond, VA 23219
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Email Address:
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brenden.rivenbark@vdh.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)864-7190
FAX: ()-
TDD: ()-
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This person is the primary contact for this chapter.
Agencies | Governor
