Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 21-1-7 - Reciprocity7.1. The Board in its discretion, and subject to W. Va. Code § 30-25-9 may grant a nursing home administrator license to an individual licensed in another state who possesses the qualifications and meets the reasonable standards prescribed by the Board pursuant to W. Va. Code § 30-25-8 and upon payment of a fee of $600.7.1.a. Applicants who hold current certification from the American College of Health Care Administrators, or other such nationally approved certification, shall have their applications acted upon immediately upon receipt; therefore, expediting the reciprocity process.7.1.b. Additionally, the following conditions shall be met:7.1.b.1. The other licensing state must maintain a system and standard of qualification and examination for a nursing home administrator license, which is substantially equivalent to those required in West Virginia;7.1.b.2. The applicant for reciprocity must hold a current license as a nursing home administrator which has not been revoked or suspended.7.1.b.3. The applicant for reciprocity must pass a Federal query investigation by the NPDB.7.1.c. A nursing home administrator licensed in this state seeking reciprocity or endorsement in another state and requiring Board verification of licensure shall submit a fee of $100 to the Board for this verification.