18VAC90-25-15: Identification; accuracy of records

A. Any person regulated by this chapter who provides direct patient care shall, while on duty, wear identification that is clearly visible and indicates the appropriate title issued to such person by the board under which he is practicing in that setting. Name identification on a badge shall follow the policy of the facility in which the nurse aide is employed.

B. A certificate holder who has changed his name shall submit as legal proof to the board a copy of the marriage certificate, a certificate of naturalization, or court order evidencing the change. A duplicate certificate shall be issued by the board upon receipt of such evidence.

C. Each certificate holder shall maintain an address of record with the board. Any change in the address of record or in the public address, if different from the address of record, shall be submitted in writing or electronically to the board within 30 days of such change. All notices required by law and by this chapter to be sent by the board to any certificate holder shall be validly given when sent to the latest address of record on file with the board.