Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 25-1-6 - Interstate Registration as a Telehealth Provider6.1. To be eligible for registration as an interstate telehealth social worker, the applicant shall: 6.1.1. Submit a registration application to the Board on a form approved by the Board;6.1.2. Pay the appropriate registration fee as required in W. Va. Code § 30-30-10 et seq6.1.3. Submit verification of a license in good standing in all states in which he or she is currently licensed, and shall not currently be under investigation or subject to an administrative complaint.6.1.4. Registration as an out-of-state telehealth practitioner should occur prior to the provision of services.6.2. The registration of an out-of-state telehealth social worker expires biennially on the anniversary date of registration. Notice will be provided no less than 90 days prior to expiration.6.3. A registrant requesting renewal of a registration shall: 6.3.1. Provide evidence of completion of approved social work continuing education as prescribed by the Board; and6.3.2. Pay the registration renewal fees.6.4. The Standard of Care for the Provision of Telehealth Services by registrants under this Rule.6.4.1. The standard of care shall require the registrants to follow the scope of practice stated in W. Va. Code § 30-30-9, § 30-30-1 1, § 30-30-13, and § 30-30-15.6.4.2. A registration issued pursuant to this rule does not authorize a social worker to practice from a physical location within this state without first obtaining licensure by the Board of Social Work.6.4.3. A social worker who registers to provide telehealth services pursuant to this rule shall immediately notify the Board of any disciplinary action or restrictions placed on the individual's license to practice in any state or jurisdiction.6.4.4. Interstate registrants shall comply with W. Va. Code § 30-30-1 et seq. and the legislative rules promulgated by the Board of Social Work. Failure to comply will be grounds for disciplinary action under W. Va. Code § 30-30-24, et seq to W. Va. Code § 30-30-30.6.5. A person currently licensed by the Board of Social Work is not subject to registration under this section, but shall practice telehealth in accordance with W. Va. Code § 30-30-1 et seq. and the legislative rules promulgated by the Board of Social Work.