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Code of Virginia
Title 32.1. Health
9/25/2023

Title 32.1. Health (2023 Updates)

  • Chapter 1. Administration Generally
    • Article 3. Department of Health and State Health Commissioner
      • § 32.1-19
      Duties prescribed by Board
      § 32.1-23.2
      Sexual assault nurse examiner information
    • Article 4. Procedures; Inspections; Orders; Penalties; Representation by Attorney General
      • § 32.1-27.1
      (Effective until July 1, 2025) Additional civil penalty or appointment of a receiver
      § 32.1-27.1
      (Effective July 1, 2025) Additional civil penalty or appointment of a receiver
      § 32.1-27.2
      (Effective July 1, 2025) Administrative sanctions
  • Chapter 2. Disease Prevention and Control
    • Article 3. Disease Control Measures
      • § 32.1-42.1
      Administration and dispensing of necessary drugs, devices and vaccines during a declared disaster or emergency
      § 32.1-46
      Immunization of patients against certain diseases
    • Article 4. Tuberculosis
      • § 32.1-50
      Examination of persons suspected of having active tuberculosis disease; reporting; report forms; report schedule; laboratory reports and required samples
    • Article 5. Venereal Diseases
      • § 32.1-60
      Prenatal tests required
    • Article 8.2. Virginia Cord Blood Bank Initiative
      • § 32.1-69.3
      (Effective until date pursuant to Acts 2023, cc. 756 and 778, cl. 5) Virginia Cord Blood Bank Initiative established
      § 32.1-69.3
      (Effective pursuant to Acts 2023, cc. 756 and 778, cl. 5) Virginia Cord Blood Bank Initiative established
  • Chapter 3. Medical Care Services
    • Article 2. Maternal and Child Health Services and Crippled Children's Services
      • § 32.1-78
      Reporting information about children with health problems or disabilities
  • Chapter 4. Health Care Planning
    • Article 6. Primary Health Care System
      • § 32.1-122.6:02
      Conditional grants for certain advanced practice registered nursing students
  • Chapter 5. Regulation of Medical Care Facilities and Services
    • Article 1. Hospital and Nursing Home Licensure and Inspection
      • § 32.1-127
      (Effective until January 1, 2024) Regulations
      § 32.1-134.2
      Clinical privileges for certain practitioners
      § 32.1-134.3
      Response to applications for clinical privileges
      § 32.1-134.4
      Right of podiatrists or advanced practice registered nurses to injunction
      § 32.1-137.05
      Regulations
    • Article 2. Rights and Responsibilities of Patients in Nursing Homes
      • § 32.1-138
      Enumeration; posting of policies; staff training; responsibilities devolving on guardians, etc.; exceptions; certification of compliance
    • Article 7. Hospice Program Licensing
      • § 32.1-162.6:1
      (Effective until January 1, 2024) Possession or administration of cannabis oil
      § 32.1-162.6:1
      (Effective January 1, 2024) Possession or administration of cannabis oil
    • Article 8. Services for Survivors of Sexual Assault
      • § 32.1-162.15:2
      Definitions
  • Chapter 6. Environmental Health Services
    • Article 7. Bedding and Upholstered Furniture
      • § 32.1-225
      Exemptions
  • Chapter 7. Vital Records
    • Article 4. Death Certificates and Out-of-State Transit Permits
      • § 32.1-263
      Filing death certificates; medical certification; investigation by Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
  • Chapter 8. Postmortem Examinations and Services
    • Article 1. Chief Medical Examiner and Postmortem Examinations
      • § 32.1-279
      (Effective until date pursuant to Acts 2023, cc. 756 and 778, cl. 5) Duties of Chief Medical Examiner; teaching legal medicine
      § 32.1-279
      (Effective pursuant to Acts 2023, cc. 756 and 778, cl. 5) Duties of Chief Medical Examiner; teaching legal medicine
      § 32.1-282
      Medical examiners
      § 32.1-283
      Investigation of deaths; obtaining consent to removal of organs, etc.; fees
      § 32.1-283.8
      Maternal Mortality Review Team; duties; membership; confidentiality; penalties; report; etc.
      § 32.1-285
      (Effective until January 1, 2024) Autopsies
      § 32.1-285
      (Effective January 1, 2024) Autopsies
  • Chapter 8.1. Disposition of Dead Human Bodies
    • § 32.1-309.2
      Disposition of unclaimed dead body; how expenses paid
  • Chapter 9. Regulation of Medical Assistance
    • Article 1. In General
      • § 32.1-320.1
      Powers and duties of sworn unit investigators
  • Chapter 10. Department of Medical Assistance Services
    • Article 1. General Provisions
      • § 32.1-325
      Board to submit plan for medical assistance services to U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services pursuant to federal law; administration of plan; contracts with health care providers
      § 32.1-330
      Long-term services and supports screening required
  • Chapter 19. Smartchart Network Program
    • § 32.1-372
      (Effective until January 1, 2024) Emergency Department Care Coordination Program established; purpose
      § 32.1-372
      (Effective January 1, 2024) Smartchart Network Program established; purpose