| Description | This regulation defines policy and review requirements to protect individuals with mental illness, developmental disabilities, or substance use disorders who are participants in human research performed by facilities or programs operated, funded, or licensed by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services. |
| State Authority | Sections 37.2-203 and 37.2-402 of Va. Code |
| Federal Authority | None entered |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation |
To protect the rights and health of the participants in human research conducted in the public behavioral health and developmental services system. To ensure that participation in human research is voluntary and entered into with adequate knowledge of the research procedures, risks, and benefits. To minimize the costs and intrusiveness of the administrative procedures to research organizations and the citizens of Virginia. |
| Meetings | See all meetings (4) relating to this chapter. |
| Name / Title: | Ruth Anne Walker / Director of Regulatory Affairs |
| Address: |
Jefferson Bldg. 1220 Bank St., 4th Floor Richmond, VA 23219 |
| Email Address: | ruthanne.walker@dbhds.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)225-2252 FAX: (804)371-4609 TDD: (804)371-8977 |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Amend Regulations Following Periodic Review | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/15/2020. |
| Minor revisions to update language and eliminate unneccessary regulatory provisions | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/12/2009. |
| Update provisions to be consistent with current Virginia Code and applicable federal requirements. | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/11/2004. |
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 2/17/2023 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 10/10/2018 Agency Completed | Amend | |
| 5/3/2013 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 4/10/2008 Agency Completed | Amend | |