Part III. Discipline
18VAC76-50-50. Disciplinary action against entities.
The department shall determine violations of prohibitions of the Act on the part of an entity other than a practitioner as defined in § 54.1-2410 of the Code of Virginia in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Process Act (§ 2.2-4000 et seq. of the Code of Virginia).
Statutory Authority
§§ 54.1-2412 and 54.1-2505 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 42, Issue 5, eff. November 19, 2025.
18VAC76-50-60. Disciplinary action against practitioners.
A. Upon receipt of an investigative report of an alleged violation of the Act by a practitioner as defined in § 54.1-2410 of the Code of Virginia, the director shall provide a copy of the report to the appropriate regulatory board.
B. Violations of the Act by a practitioner shall be determined by the appropriate regulatory board within the department and shall be subject to disciplinary action by that regulatory board in accordance with § 54.1-2412 D of the Code of Virginia.
C. Upon closure of a case involving an alleged violation of the Act by a practitioner, the appropriate regulatory board shall provide a copy of the final order or of the letter of dismissal of the case to the director.
D. The director shall review periodically the disposition of cases involving allegations of violation of the Act by practitioners to ensure the protection of the public and the fair and equitable treatment of health professionals.
Statutory Authority
§§ 54.1-2412 and 54.1-2505 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 42, Issue 5, eff. November 19, 2025.
18VAC76-50-70. Decision to delegate.
The director may delegate an informal conference to an agency subordinate to consider an application for an advisory opinion or an exception to the provisions of the Act.
Statutory Authority
§§ 54.1-2412 and 54.1-2505 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 42, Issue 5, eff. November 19, 2025.
18VAC76-50-80. Criteria for an agency subordinate.
An agency subordinate authorized by the director to conduct an informal conference may include current or past members of regulatory boards and professional staff or other persons deemed knowledgeable by virtue of their training and experience in the organizational structure of entities providing the health care services identified in the application.
Statutory Authority
§§ 54.1-2412 and 54.1-2505 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 42, Issue 5, eff. November 19, 2025.