Department of Health Professions (223)
Mission
Our mission is to ensure safe and competent patient care by licensing health professionals, enforcing standards of practice, and providing information about health care practitioners.
Strategic Plan
Last modified: 9/30/2009
Last modified: 9/30/2009
Budget Summary
| Dollars | Positions | |||
| Biennium | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| 2008-2010 | $27,265,701 | $27,380,877 | 214 | 215 |
| 2006-2008 | $23,157,461 | $23,412,064 | 199 | 204 |
| 2004-2006 | $19,323,170 | $19,881,977 | 173 | 173 |
There are 0 capital projects for this agency in Chapter 781, 2009 Acts of the Assembly.
Source: DPB's VABUD database - More Budget Info
Performance Measures
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We will process applications for licensure within 30 days of receipt of a completed application |
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We will achieve high customer satisfaction ratings from individuals applying for licensure |
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We will investigate and process 90% of patient care cases within 250 work days. |
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We will achieve a 100% clearance rate of allegations of misconduct by the end of FY 2009 and maintain 100% through the end of FY 2010. |
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We will ensure that, by the end of FY 2010, no more than 25% of all open patient care cases are older than 250 business days. |


