Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 168-1-2 - Definitions2.1. Terms Defined by Statute -- Terms defined in W. Va. Code §61-8B have the same meanings when used in this rule unless the context or subject matter clearly requires a different interpretation.2.2. Terms Defined -- As used in this rule, the following terms have the following meanings unless the context or subject matter clearly requires a different interpretation: 2.2.1. "Licensed health care professional" means a state-licensed health care professional licensed, registered or certified under Chapter 30 of the W. Va. Code.2.2.2. "Licensed medical facility" or "hospital" means a hospital, critical access hospital or other health facility licensed under W. Va. Code §16-5B, a similarly licensed out-of-state hospital that accepts West Virginia Medicaid patients in a county adjacent to the West Virginia county in which venue lies, or a facility authorized and operated under W. Va. Code §16-2.2.2.3. "Physician" means a physician licensed under W. Va. Code §§30-3 or 30-14.2.2.4. "Sexual assault nurse examiner" or "SANE" means a registered nurse who has received at least forty (40) hours of sexual assault nurse examiner classroom training in the area of sexual assault through an accredited school of nursing or a program approved for continuing education credit by the West Virginia Board of Examiners of Registered Professional Nurses, and who has completed the associated clinical experience requirement.