| Action Summary | Ch. 433 of the 2019 Acts of Assembly amended and reenacted Va. Code § 32.1-134.01 to add perinatal anxiety to the list of information hospitals are required to make available to maternity patients, the father of the infant, and other relevant family members or caretakers such patients’ release. The existing list of information from that Code section is not currently included in the hospital regulations and the Board is using this action to conform to the requirements of Va. Code § 32.1-134.01. The Board is also using this action to correct a spelling error in 12VAC5-410-441. |
| Chapters Affected | Only affects this chapter. |
| Executive Branch Review | This action will go through the normal Executive Branch Review process. |
| RIS Project | Yes [006145] |
| Associated Mandates |
Chapter: 433 (2019)
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| New Periodic Review | This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review. |
| Stage ID | Stage Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 8857 | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/15/2021. |
| Name / Title: | Rebekah E. Allen / Sr. Policy Analyst |
| Address: |
Virginia Department of Health 9960 Mayland Drive, Ste. 401 Richmond, VA 23233 |
| Email Address: | regulatorycomment@vdh.virginia.gov |
| Phone: | (804)367-2102 FAX: (804)527-4502 TDD: ()- |