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Guidance Documents

The Code of Virginia requires annual publication of lists of guidance documents from state agencies. A guidance document is defined as "...any document developed by a state agency or staff that provides information or guidance of general applicability to the staff or public to interpret or implement statutes or the agency's rules or regulations..." Agencies are required to maintain a complete, current list of all guidance documents and make the full text of such documents available to the public.

Copies of the following documents may be viewed during regular work days from 8:15 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the offices of the Department of Health Professions, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Richmond Virginia 23233-1463 . Copies may also be downloaded by clicking on the links below or from the Regulatory Townhall at www.townhall.state.va.us or requested by email at psy@dhp.virginia.gov. Questions regarding interpretation or implementation of these documents or requests for copies may be directed to Evelyn Brown, Executive Director of the board at the address above or by telephone at (804) 367-4697. Copies are free of charge.

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125-2 Assistant Attorney General Opinions

125-2.1. April 7,1997 interpretation of statutes pertaining to release of health care records. (PDF)

125-3 Minutes of the Board

125-3.1 May 21, 1992. Residency requirements applied to both exempt and non-exempt work settings. (PDF)

125-3.2. November 19, 1992. Clarification that a residency cannot begin until approved by the Board. (PDF)

125-3.3. January 12, 1993. Clarification that applicants are required to file registrations of residency and applications for licensure concurrently, and receive approval before starting the residency. Clarification that applications are not considered complete until all requirements have been met. (PDF)

125-3.4 January 18, 1994. Determination that the Chair of the Examination Committee would have the authority to make decisions on special accommodation requests. (PDF)

125-3.5. March 23, 1999. Authorization for the Executive Director to conduct a preliminary review of discipline cases and make a recommendation to the Chair of the Discipline Committee or his designee for appropriate disposition. (PDF)

125-3.6 June 8, 1999. Policy that all forms within the applicant's control be received prior to the examination deadline in order for applicants to be deemed eligible for the examination. (PDF)

125-3.7 April, 2000. Table outlining reporting requirements for health care practitioners.

125-3.8 Guidance on process of delegating informal fact-finding to an agency subordinate, adopted 10/12/2004

125-3.9 Policy on the use of confidential consent agreements in lieu of disciplinary action by the Board, January 13, 2003

125-4 Newsletters of the Board

125-4.1 Summer, 1998. Guidance from the Assistant Attorney General on how to provide services while under supervision for sex offender treatment provider certification

125-4.2 Fall, 2000. Guidance regarding mandatory reporting of impaired practitioners who may present a danger to the public. Summary of Virginia statutes regarding maintenance and release of client records.

125-5.1 Possible Disciplinary or Alternative Actions for Non-Compliance with Continuing Education Requirements