{"id":19294,"date":"2023-06-02T08:54:25","date_gmt":"2023-06-02T12:54:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/vipta\/?page_id=19294"},"modified":"2024-03-14T14:24:39","modified_gmt":"2024-03-14T18:24:39","slug":"guidance-regulation-updates","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/vipta\/guidance-regulation-updates\/","title":{"rendered":"Guidance &amp; Regulation Updates"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-19294\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-19294-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-19294-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-19294-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-19294\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2023\/09\/VIPTA_icons_no_text-03-e1695416166550-249x300.png\" width=\"249\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2023\/09\/VIPTA_icons_no_text-03-e1695416166550-249x300.png 249w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2023\/09\/VIPTA_icons_no_text-03-e1695416166550-850x1024.png 850w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2023\/09\/VIPTA_icons_no_text-03-e1695416166550-768x925.png 768w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2023\/09\/VIPTA_icons_no_text-03-e1695416166550-1275x1536.png 1275w, https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/213\/2023\/09\/VIPTA_icons_no_text-03-e1695416166550.png 1395w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 249px) 100vw, 249px\" title=\"VIPTA_Guidance_Regulation\" alt=\"Book Icon for VIPTA Guidance and Regulation Logo\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-19294-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-19294-0-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>VIPTA members track guidance and regulation updates to create a one-stop-shop for users.\u00a0 The updates include source documents that guide infection prevention and control practices for public health staff and clinical and non-clinical healthcare personnel.<\/p>\n<p>The date of the regulation or guidance update is included in each post.\u00a0 Please check linked content to be sure it is the most up to date and recommended practice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-19294-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-19294-1-0\"  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\/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-19294-3-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<div class=\"cl-layout-container search-filter-results-21342\" style=\"--cl-layout-padding:0px;--cl-layout-margin:0px;\"><div  class=\"cl-layout cl-layout--grid cl-layout--id-19908 cl-layout--masonry  cl-layout--col-l-1 cl-layout--col-m-1 cl-layout--col-s-2 cl-layout--col-xs-1\"  style=\"--cl-layout-gap-c: 5px;--cl-layout-gap-r: 5px;\n\t\t\" ><div class=\"cl-layout__masonry-content\"><div  class=\"cl-layout__item cl-layout__item--id-22350\" ><div  class=\"cl-template cl-template--post cl-template--id-21356 \" ><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-section cl-element--instance-1006 \"><h5 class=\"cl-element cl-element-title cl-element--instance-1001 \"><a class=\"cl-element-title__anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/vipta\/guidancepolicyupdate\/cdc-considerations-for-reducing-risk-water-in-healthcare-facilities-2-6-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\">CDC: Considerations for Reducing Risk &#8211; Water in Healthcare Facilities (2\/6\/2026)<\/a><\/h5><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1002 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tCDC\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1003 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tAny Practice Setting\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1004 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tWater Management\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-excerpt cl-element--instance-1019 \">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Considerations for Reducing Risk: Water in Healthcare Facilities (February 6, 2026) CDC recommends establishing a water management program that identifies risk areas in a facility\u2019s water system and implements controls to prevent harmful pathogens like Legionella. The program should be routinely monitored, documented, and adjusted to ensure it remains effective and responsive to changing conditions.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"cl-layout__item cl-layout__item--id-22239\" ><div  class=\"cl-template cl-template--post cl-template--id-21356 \" ><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-section cl-element--instance-1006 \"><h5 class=\"cl-element cl-element-title cl-element--instance-1001 \"><a class=\"cl-element-title__anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/nhsn\/pdfs\/pscmanual\/2026-PSC-Summary-Overview.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">CDC: Updated 2026 National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Surveillance Protocols (January 2026)<\/a><\/h5><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1002 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tCDC\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1003 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tAny Practice Setting\t\t\t<\/div><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tDepartment of Health\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1004 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tSurveillance\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-excerpt cl-element--instance-1019 \">CDC updated the NHSN\u00a0Patient Safety Component Manual, including\u00a0Antimicrobial Use and Resistance (AUR) Module\u00a0protocols and data definitions used for facility reporting. These updates include new documentation and reporting guidance,\u00a0effective for 2026 surveillance.\u00a0A\u00a0summary of updates\u00a0is available on the CDC website.\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"cl-layout__item cl-layout__item--id-22238\" ><div  class=\"cl-template cl-template--post cl-template--id-21356 \" ><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-section cl-element--instance-1006 \"><h5 class=\"cl-element cl-element-title cl-element--instance-1001 \"><a class=\"cl-element-title__anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/apic.org\/news\/apic-releases-new-white-paper-on-centralized-health-associated-infection-surveillance-programs-and-micro-credential-to-advance-centralized-hai-surveillance-and-patient-safety\/\" target=\"_blank\">APIC: New White Paper on Centralized Health-Associated Infection Surveillance Programs and Micro-Credential to Advance Centralized HAI Surveillance and Patient Safety (1\/20\/2026)<\/a><\/h5><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1002 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tAPIC\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1003 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tAny Practice Setting\t\t\t<\/div><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tDepartment of Health\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1004 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tSurveillance\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-excerpt cl-element--instance-1019 \">This paper offers guidance and expert perspectives on implementing centralized surveillance programs for\u00a0healthcare-associated infections (HAI)\u00a0data within health systems, a key step toward more standardized HAI measurement and prevention. It emphasizes improving surveillance accuracy, data use, and patient safety.\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"cl-layout__item cl-layout__item--id-22237\" ><div  class=\"cl-template cl-template--post cl-template--id-21356 \" ><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-section cl-element--instance-1006 \"><h5 class=\"cl-element cl-element-title cl-element--instance-1001 \"><a class=\"cl-element-title__anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/clinicians\/clinician-letters\/respiratory-illness-and-measles-updates-for-virginia\/\" target=\"_blank\">VDH: Clinician Letter: Respiratory Illness and Measles Updates for Virginia (1\/21\/2026)<\/a><\/h5><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1002 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tVDH\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1003 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tAcute Care Hospital\t\t\t<\/div><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tAmbulatory (Outpatient) Care\t\t\t<\/div><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tDepartment of Health\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1004 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tOutbreak Investigation\t\t\t<\/div><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tStandard Precautions\t\t\t<\/div><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tVaccination\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-excerpt cl-element--instance-1019 \">The clinician\u00a0letter reports that respiratory illness activity in Virginia\u00a0has declined but influenza-related hospitalizations\u00a0remain\u00a0elevated, and clinicians should continue\u00a0vaccination, testing, and prompt antiviral treatment for high-risk patients.\u00a0\u00a0 The letter also warns of ongoing measles cases and exposures in Virginia, urging clinicians to\u00a0maintain\u00a0a high index of suspicion,\u00a0immediately\u00a0isolate suspected cases, notify public health, and ensure staff and patients have documented MMR immunity.\u00a0\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"cl-layout__item cl-layout__item--id-22199\" ><div  class=\"cl-template cl-template--post cl-template--id-21356 \" ><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-section cl-element--instance-1006 \"><h5 class=\"cl-element cl-element-title cl-element--instance-1001 \"><a class=\"cl-element-title__anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/apic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/APIC-MPOX-PLAYBOOK_Nov-2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">APIC: Updated Monkeypox Playbook (11\/07\/2025)<\/a><\/h5><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1002 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tAPIC\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1003 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tAcute Care Hospital\t\t\t<\/div><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tAmbulatory (Outpatient) Care\t\t\t<\/div><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tDepartment of Health\t\t\t<\/div><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tEmergency Medical Services (EMS)\t\t\t<\/div><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tMobile Clinic\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1004 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tOutbreak Investigation\t\t\t<\/div><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tPatient and Family Engagement\t\t\t<\/div><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tSurveillance\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-excerpt cl-element--instance-1019 \">Recent updates to the Monkeypox Playbook include the CDC\u2019s Traveler Health Notice advising enhanced precautions and an updated Risk\/Triage Scale recommending increased awareness. Additional information covers the current global situation of monkeypox and the latest outbreak reports.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"cl-layout__item cl-layout__item--id-22198\" ><div  class=\"cl-template cl-template--post cl-template--id-21356 \" ><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-section cl-element--instance-1006 \"><h5 class=\"cl-element cl-element-title cl-element--instance-1001 \"><a class=\"cl-element-title__anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cambridge.org\/core\/journals\/infection-control-and-hospital-epidemiology\/article\/multisociety-guidance-for-infection-prevention-and-control-in-nursing-homes\/88B28E99CD7FDB3668DDAE9C3D2184A0\" target=\"_blank\">SHEA: Multisociety Guidance for Infection Prevention and Control in Nursing Homes (10\/20\/2025)<\/a><\/h5><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1002 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tSHEA\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1003 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tAcute Care Rehabilitation or Long-Term Care Acute Hospital (LTACH)\t\t\t<\/div><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tAssisted Living Facility (ALF)\t\t\t<\/div><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tHospice and Palliative Care\t\t\t<\/div><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tNursing Home \/ Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1004 \"><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-excerpt cl-element--instance-1019 \">The guidance offers recommendations for infection prevention and control (IPC) in nursing homes to address challenges including medical acuity and the rise of multidrug-resistant organisms. It emphasizes the importance of IPC leadership, training, and adherence to precautions while also considering the balance between maintaining a home-like environment and ensuring effective infection prevention measures.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"cl-layout__item cl-layout__item--id-22156\" ><div  class=\"cl-template cl-template--post cl-template--id-21356 \" ><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-section cl-element--instance-1006 \"><h5 class=\"cl-element cl-element-title cl-element--instance-1001 \"><a class=\"cl-element-title__anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cambridge.org\/core\/journals\/infection-control-and-hospital-epidemiology\/article\/multisociety-guidance-for-infection-prevention-and-control-in-nursing-homes\/88B28E99CD7FDB3668DDAE9C3D2184A0\" target=\"_blank\">SHEA\/APIC: Multisociety Guidance for Infection Prevention and Control in Nursing Homes (10\/28\/2025)<\/a><\/h5><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1002 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tAPIC\t\t\t<\/div><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tSHEA\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1003 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tAcute Care Rehabilitation or Long-Term Care Acute Hospital (LTACH)\t\t\t<\/div><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tAssisted Living Facility (ALF)\t\t\t<\/div><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tHospice and Palliative Care\t\t\t<\/div><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tNursing Home \/ Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1004 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tCleaning and Disinfection\t\t\t<\/div><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tEmployee\/Occupational Health\t\t\t<\/div><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tHand Hygiene\t\t\t<\/div><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tHigh Level Disinfection\t\t\t<\/div><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tOutbreak Investigation\t\t\t<\/div><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tPhysical Environment \/ Environment of Care (EOC)\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-excerpt cl-element--instance-1019 \">This guidance document updates the 2008 SHEA\/Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) guideline: Infection Prevention and Control in the Long-Term Care Facility and is intended to assist nursing homes in the United States in defining and implementing their infection prevention and control (IPC) programs and practices. Recommendations and implementation suggestions address IPC leadership, staffing, and resources, healthcare personnel and residents\u2018 adherence to precautions and effective hand hygiene, outbreak preparedness, training, occupational health, cleaning and disinfection in the care environment, and the involvement of IPC in the facility.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"cl-layout__item cl-layout__item--id-22155\" ><div  class=\"cl-template cl-template--post cl-template--id-21356 \" ><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-section cl-element--instance-1006 \"><h5 class=\"cl-element cl-element-title cl-element--instance-1001 \"><a class=\"cl-element-title__anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/clinicians\/updates-to-cdc-immunization-schedule\/\" target=\"_blank\">VDH Clinician Letter: Updates to CDC Immunization Schedule (10\/10\/2025)<\/a><\/h5><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1002 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tCDC\t\t\t<\/div><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tVDH\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1003 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tAmbulatory (Outpatient) Care\t\t\t<\/div><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tDepartment of Health\t\t\t<\/div><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tPediatric \/ NICU\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1004 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tVaccination\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-excerpt cl-element--instance-1019 \">This clinician letter outlines updates to immunization schedules for MMRV (measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella) and COVID-19 vaccines, emphasizing their essential role in community health and safety in Virginia. It discusses the new guidelines, including the separate administration of the MMR and varicella vaccines for children under 4 years, the COVID-19 vaccine's availability for individuals aged 6 months and older, and the importance of verifying insurance coverage prior to vaccination.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"cl-layout__item cl-layout__item--id-22113\" ><div  class=\"cl-template cl-template--post cl-template--id-21356 \" ><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-section cl-element--instance-1006 \"><h5 class=\"cl-element cl-element-title cl-element--instance-1001 \"><a class=\"cl-element-title__anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/clinicians\/update-on-covid-19-2025-2026-vaccines\/https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/clinicians\/update-on-covid-19-2025-2026-vaccines\/\" target=\"_blank\">VDH Clinician Letter: COVID-19 Vaccine Update (09\/11\/2025)<\/a><\/h5><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1002 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tVDH\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1003 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tAny Practice Setting\t\t\t<\/div><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tDepartment of Health\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1004 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tVaccination\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-excerpt cl-element--instance-1019 \">This letter provides important updates about the 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccine. The State Health Commissioner issued a\u00a0Statewide Standing Order\u00a0authorizing pharmacists to administer the COVID-19 vaccine to adults consistent with FDA indication.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class=\"cl-layout__item cl-layout__item--id-22112\" ><div  class=\"cl-template cl-template--post cl-template--id-21356 \" ><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-section cl-element--instance-1006 \"><h5 class=\"cl-element cl-element-title cl-element--instance-1001 \"><a class=\"cl-element-title__anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/clinicians\/changes-to-reportable-disease-regulations-in-virginia\/\" target=\"_blank\">VDH Clinician Letter: Changes to the Reportable Disease Regulations in Virginia (09\/24\/2025)<\/a><\/h5><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1002 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tVDH\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1003 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tAny Practice Setting\t\t\t<\/div><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tDepartment of Health\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-taxonomy cl-element--instance-1004 \"><div\t\t\t class=\"cl-element-taxonomy__term\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tRegulatory Compliance\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-element cl-element-excerpt cl-element--instance-1019 \">This communication describes recent updates to the Virginia Regulations for Disease Reporting and Control. These regulations were brought into compliance with changes in the field of communicable disease detection and control. The regulations were modified to conform to Chapter 375 of the 2024 Virginia Acts of Assembly.\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-pagination\"><span aria-current=\"page\" class=\"page-numbers current\">1<\/span>\n<a class=\"page-numbers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/vipta\/guidance-regulation-updates\/?sf_paged=2\">2<\/a>\n<a class=\"page-numbers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/vipta\/guidance-regulation-updates\/?sf_paged=3\">3<\/a>\n<span class=\"page-numbers dots\">&hellip;<\/span>\n<a class=\"page-numbers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/vipta\/guidance-regulation-updates\/?sf_paged=10\">10<\/a>\n<a class=\"next page-numbers\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/vipta\/guidance-regulation-updates\/?sf_paged=2\">Next &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; VIPTA members track guidance and regulation updates to create a one-stop-shop for users.\u00a0 The updates include source documents that guide infection prevention and control practices for public health staff [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":324,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"tags":[],"Components":[],"source":[],"class_list":["post-19294","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Guidance &amp; 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