RD406 - State Board of Health – Annual Report Pursuant to § 32.1-14 of the Code of Virginia - November 2012


Executive Summary:
The State Board of Health has addressed many significant public health policy and regulatory issues. The Board, supported by the Virginia Department of Health (VDH), is responsible for 59 separate regulatory titles contained in the Virginia Administrative Code. From January of 2012- September 2012, the Board approved the following four regulatory actions:

• Regulations Governing Virginia Newborn Screening Services (12VAC5-71) – Proposed Amendments-Fast Track Action

• Rabies Regulations (12VAC5-105) – Proposed Regulations

• Sanitary Regulations for Marinas and Boat Moorings (12VAC5-570) – Proposed Amendments

• Regulations for Licensure of Abortion Facilities (12VAC5-412) – Proposed Regulations

The Board also approved the following plans and policies during that time period:

• Amendments to the Board of Health Bylaws

• Mammogram Report Guidelines

• National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians – Allocation Methodology for Payment of Initial Testing Expenses