Differentiate between the scope and roles of the Virginia Department of Health Professions (DHP) and the Virginia Department of Health (VDH).

Differentiation should include

• the functions of the DHP Links to an external site.
• regulations
• licensure
• the functions of the VDH, Links to an external site.
• regulations
• licensure
• disease management
• community health
• healthcare notification.

Process/Skill Questions:

• How does the VDH reach those in the community?
• Why is a regulatory agency needed for the healthcare industry?