Below are the latest news items from the Virginia Department of Health Professions on COVID-19 National Emergency.
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Published on Feb 5, 2021
The Department of Health Professions has issued an open letter to healthcare practitioners concerned that some racial and ethnic minority groups have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19
Published on Dec 17, 2020
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has provided list of current educational opportunities specifically programmed for healthcare professionals involved with COVID-19 vaccination management.
Published on Apr 17, 2020
Updated June 11, 2020
Read about the updated requirement to report employing out-of-state healthcare practitioners to work in the Commonwealth.
Published on Mar 20, 2020
Updated December 28, 2020
During this public health threat, DHP is establishing temporary waivers to various regulations during the declared state of emergency.
Published on Mar 18, 2020
The Office of Civil Rights (OCR) in the US Department of Health and Human Services is relaxing its enforcement of HIPAA regulations governing telehealth during the COVID-19 National Emergency.
Published on Mar 17, 2020
In response to COVID-19 social distancing precautions, DHP's public reception area is not accommodating walk-in services. We encourage you to contact us online or by telephone.