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Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
 
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State Board of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
 
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Regulations to Assure the Rights of Individuals Receiving Services from Providers Licensed, Funded, or Operated by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services [12 VAC 35 ‑ 115]
Action Updating Human Rights Regulations following Periodic Review; conforming to Health Care Decisions Act
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Comment Period Ended on 7/1/2026
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7/1/26  6:17 pm
Commenter: Allison Meyer, GPCS

Part III Explanation of Individual Rights and Provider Duties - 12VAC35-115-90C 1 & 2.a & b & c
 

Both sections state telling or talking to the individual which could endanger the staff person.  Recommend using “inform or notify” which allows for communication in writing, if that is the safest option for staff.  Overall recommendation to swap tell or talk to notify or inform throughout all these regulations.

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