Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 4-9-4 - Standard of Care, Administrative Discipline, and Restrictions on Registration4.1. The Standard of Care for the Provision ofTelehealth Services by registrants under this rule shall require the registrants to follow the scope of practice stated in W. Va. Code § 30-16-3et seq., § 30-16-18, § 30-16-20, and § 30-16-21; however, the standard of care does not include the review of non-patient information relating to the duration and necessity of chiropractic care that affects the course of care, the treatment plan, or payment, and reimbursement, concerning chiropractic patients residing in the State of West Virginia. It also does not permit the promotion or practice of functional medicine as a specialty, nor allow any disease-based treatment. 4.1.1. A registration issued pursuant to this rule does not authorize a health care professional to practice from a physical location within this state without first obtaining licensure by the Board of Chiropractic.4.1.2. A healthcare professional who registers to provide telehealth services pursuant to this rule shall immediately notify the Board of any restrictions placed on the individual's license to practice in any state or jurisdiction.4.2. Interstate registrants shall comply with W. Va. Code § 30-16-1et seq. and the legislative rules promulgated by the Board of Chiropractic. Failure to comply will be grounds for disciplinary action under W. Va. Code § 30-16-11, and § 30-16-16.4.3. A person currently licensed by the Board of Chiropractic is not subject to registration under this rule, but shall practice telehealth in accordance with W. Va. Code § 30-16-1et seq. and the legislative rules promulgated by the Board of Chiropractic.