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Virginia Department of Health
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Virginia Radiation Protection Regulations [12 VAC 5 ‑ 481]
113 guidance documents relevant to this chapter for the criteria specified
 

ID Title Effective Date  
Agency level documents applying to all of this agency's boards
6820 Certification of Pollution Control Equipment for Tax Exemption Purposes 3/19/2020 
6961 Virginia Newborn Screening Services - Frequently Asked Questions 2/18/2021 
COM-501(Reg) Memo on New Public Participation Guidelines (PPGs) 12/15/2008 
EMS-3047B BLS Student Last Class Paperwork 9/23/2020 
EMS-3048B ALS Student Last Class Paperwork 7/17/2019 
ENV-605 Advisory Guidelines for Fish with PFOS 5/8/2025 
EPI-202 Birthing Hospital Guidelines (Updated 2016) VDH Perinatal Hep B Program 12/29/2016 
EPI-203 VERIP Guide - Guide for Registry Providers to sign agreements for access to registry. 12/29/2017 
EPI-415 VDH Recommendations and Procedures for the Use of Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM) 12/30/2017 
EPI-606 VDH Freshwater Beach Monitoring Guidance 12/30/2016 
FAM 109 Guidelines for Care Connection for Children Network - Virginia Department of Health Pharmacy Services 5/12/2022 
FAM-501 Low-Income Safety Seat and Distribution and Education Program 1/1/2019 
FAM-600 Sickle Cell Disease Handbook 2/18/2021 
FAM-601 First Aid Guide for Child Care and School Emergencies 12/30/2016 
FAM-VCR-2020 Virginia Cancer Registry User Manual 2/4/2021 
ORH-720-N NRC Gamma Knife Guide 5/25/2016 
BOARD: State Board of Health
EMS-1014 Guidelines for the Expenditure of the 26% Return to Locality Share of Four-for-Life Funds 12/9/2014 
EMS-1050 Virginia Office of EMS Accreditation of PSAP, Guidelines 12/15/2009 
EMS-2001 Regional Council Designation Manual 8/21/2018 
EMS-3010 Medication Kit Storage Clarification Letter 12/26/2013 
EMS-3013 Alternative Site Application for EMS Programs in Virginia 12/18/2014 
EMS-3014 EMT Accreditation Self Study 12/18/2014 
EMS-3017 Self Study - Advanced EMT, Accreditation and Application 12/18/2014 
EMS-3021 Training Program Administration Manual 7/1/2022 
EMS-3043 Clinical Training Record 2/1/2020 
EMS-3047A BLS Student First Class Paperwork 6/11/2020 
EMS-3048A ALS Student First Class Paperwork 7/17/2019 
EMS-3049 Scope of Practice - Formulary 3/17/2022 
EMS-3050 Scope of Practice - Procedures 3/17/2022 
EMS-6020 Oxygen Cylinder Guidance 10/5/2011 
EMS-6036 Criminal History Record Verification, Challenge-Appeal Process 6/2/2014 
EMS-6038A Criminal History Record Verification, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) 3/31/2015 
EMS-7008B Trauma Center Fund Disbursement Policy 12/1/2017 
EMS-7015 Virginia Statewide Trauma Registry Reporting Requirements 12/1/2017 
EMS-7024 Required Submission of Prehospital Patient Care Reports by Non-transport EMS Agencies 4/17/2017 
ENV-2008-01 Implementation of House Bill 2102 7/1/2008 
ENV-2013-01 Implementation of the AOSS Regulations Nitrogen Requirements 12/12/2013 
ENV-432 ENV-432 Grade "A" Milk Plant Enforcement Policy 8/19/2011 
ENV-600 Advisory Guidelines for Fish with Dioxin 12/31/2012 
ENV-601 Advisory Guidelines for Fish with Kepone 10/25/2000 
ENV-602 Advisory Guidelines for Fish with Mercury 12/31/2012 
ENV-603 Advisory Guidelines for Fish with PBDEs 12/31/2012 
ENV-604 Advisory Guidelines for Fish with PCBs 12/31/2012 
EPI-100 Public Safety Employees and Testing for Blood-borne Pathogens 8/7/1992 
EPI-102 Memorandum: STD / HIV Interview Periods for HIV Spousal Notification 3/30/2001 
EPI-103 Memorandum: Bloodborne Pathogen Training for School Personnel and Management of Exposure-Prone Incidents in Schools 6/27/1997 
EPI-104 Memorandum: Law Enforcement Officer and Deemed Consent 7/2/1997 
EPI-301 Virginia Disease Control Manual 6/1/2013 
EPI-304 Guidelines for Investigating Bites and Other Exposures from Nonhuman Primates 12/8/2011 
EPI-306 Beach Monitoring Protocol 3/1/2007 
EPI-309 Communicable Disease Reference Chart for School Personnel 11/1/2011 
EPI-311 Guidelines for Infection Control in Virginia Department of Health Personnel 6/15/2008 
EPI-317 Pandemic Influenza Response Plan 4/1/2009 
EPI-318 Isolation and Quarantine Guide for Communicable Diseases of Public Health Threat 2/6/2007 
EPI-404 Virginia Tuberculosis Control Laws Guidebook 4/4/2014 
EPI-405 Virginia Tuberculosis Homeless Incentive and Prevention Program 1/31/2012 
EPI-406 TB Drug Assistance Program Procedures 12/6/2012 
EPI-407 Drug Assistance Program for Patients Needing Second Line TB Drugs 12/6/2012 
EPI-412 Recommended Sample Collection Schedule for Monitoring Smear and Culture Conversion 12/30/2015 
EPI-413 Policies Regarding Treatment for Active/Suspected Tuberculosis Whose Regimen Did Not Contain a Full Course of Rifamycin 12/30/2015 
EPI-605 Virginia Recreational Water Guidance for Microcystin and Microcystis Blooms Provisional Guidance 11/1/2012 
FAM 101 CSHCN Pool of Funds Guidelines 1/21/2021 
FAM 102 Hospital Protocols for Newborn Hearing Screening 3/10/2018 
FAM 103 Protocols for Diagnostic Audiological Assessment for Newborn Hearing Screening 3/10/2018 
FAM 104 Virginia School Health Guidelines 5/1/1999 
FAM 105 Guidelines for Specialized Health Care Procedures 8/29/2017  Changes Being Made
FAM 110 Virginia's Newborn Hearing Screening Program, Protocols for Medical Management 3/10/2018 
FAM 112 Virginia Bleeding Disorders Program Fact Sheet 5/31/2018 
FAM 112A Virginia Bleeding Disorders Program Pool of Funds Guidelines 4/15/2021 
FAM 201 Virginia Women, Infants' and Children (WIC) Program Policy and Procedure Manual 11/1/2017 
FAM 202 Virginia Women, Infants' and Children (WIC) Program Retailer Manual 4/1/2018 
FAM 301 Guidelines for Fluoride Varnish Programs 3/31/2014 
FAM 302 Remote Supervision Dental Hygienist Agreements 3/7/2014 
FAM 401 Policy on State Funding of Certain Abortions 7/1/2020 
FAM 402 Procedures Manual for the Virginia Congenital Anomalies Reporting and Education System 9/1/2003 
FAM-112B Virginia Bleeding Disorders Program Health Insurance Case Management Guidelines 8/4/2022 
ORH-700 Guidance for the Retention of X-Ray Records * 3/2/2023 
ORH-705 Policy on Bone Densitometry Equipment and Operator Licensure * 12/5/2018 
ORH-706 Guidance on Healing Arts Screening Programs * 12/5/2018 
ORH-707 Guidance on Film Processing Chemicals: Disposal or Reclamation * 4/13/2023 
ORH-708 Guidance For Inspections at Mammography Facilities * 12/5/2018 
ORH-709 Guidance For Mammography Facilities Regarding Patient Notification Requirements: Poor Quality Mammograms * 12/5/2018 
ORH-720-A Portable Gauges * 3/9/2016 
ORH-720-A1 XRF Devices * 3/9/2016 
ORH-720-B Industrial Radiography * 3/9/2016 
ORH-720-C Fixed Gauges * 3/9/2016 
ORH-720-D Self-Shielded Irradiators * 3/9/2016 
ORH-720-E Pool Irradiators * 3/9/2016 
ORH-720-F Academic, Research & Development and other Licenses of Limited Scope * 3/9/2016 
ORH-720-G Medical Licenses * 4/14/2022 
ORH-720-H Broad Scope * 3/9/2016 
ORH-720-I Radiopharmacy * 3/9/2016 
ORH-720-J Well Logging * 3/9/2016 
ORH-720-K Sealed Sources * 3/9/2016 
ORH-720-L Manufacturing and Distribution * 3/9/2016 
ORH-730 Guidance on the Disposal of X-ray Equipment * 6/22/2023 
ORH-733 Guidance on Lead Aprons used as Protective Barriers * 12/5/2018 
ORH-740 ORH-740 - Registration Fees, Quality Management Program * 1/19/2023 
ORH-741 Access to Regulations, Forms, Quality Management Program * 12/5/2018 
ORH-744 Radiation Safety Procedures for General Radiography RH-F-40 (01/2020) * 11/23/2023 
ORH-745 Radiation Safety Procedures for Dental Offices RH-F-41 (01/2020) * 11/23/2023 
ORH-746 Radiation Safety Procedures for Veterinary Offices RH-F-42 (01/2020) * 11/23/2023 
ORH-747 Radiation Safety Procedures for Non-Medical Devices RH-F-43 (01/2020) * 11/23/2023 
ORH-750 Radon Testing and Mitigation * 12/5/2018 
ORH-751 Radon Mitigation Discharge Vent Pipes * 12/5/2018 
ORH-752 Post Mitigation Radon Testing * 12/2/2019 
ORH-753 Citizens with Complaints Against a Radon Professional * 4/24/2019 
ORH-754 Tamper Resistance and Other Good Practices for Radon Testing * 12/5/2018 
ORH-755 Radon Test Reports and Documentation * 12/5/2018 
PRM-002 Virginia Conrad 30 Waiver Program Guidelines 7/18/2024 
WTR-128 (SF) WTR-128 (SF) Detention/Destruction of Product/Samples 8/11/1988 
WTR-316 (SF) WTR-316 (SF) Relay Purging Standard 7/7/2005 
WTR-328 (SF) WTR-328 (SF) Parameters for Developing Shellfish Buffer Zones 12/5/2007 
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