Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 5-11-2 - Definitions2.1. "Board" means the West Virginia Board of Dentistry.2.2. "Controlled Substances" means drugs that are classified by federal or state law in Schedules I, II, III, IV or V, as defined in W. Va. Code § 60A-2-204 through 212.2.3. "Drug diversion training and best practice prescribing of controlled substances training" means training which includes all of the following: 2.3.1. Drug diversion, including statistical information on prescription drug abuse and resulting deaths. Dentists practicing within West Virginia shall take a course that includes West Virginia statistics. Dentists practicing in other states may take a course that includes statistical information relative to the state they are practicing in;2.3.2. Epidemiology of pain and misuse of opioids;2.3.3. Indication for opioids in pain treatment including general characteristics, toxicities and drug interactions;2.3.4. Identification of diversion and drug seeking tactics and behaviors;2.3.5. Best practice methods for working with patients suspected of drug seeking behavior and diversion;2.3.6. Compliance with controlled substances laws and rules; and2.3.7. Registration with and use of the West Virginia Controlled Substances Monitoring Program established in W. Va. Code § 60A-9-1 et seq.2.4. "Opioid" means natural and semi-synthetic derivatives of the opium poppy, as well as similar synthetic compounds that have analgesic or pain relieving properties because of their effects on the central nervous system. These include, but are not limited to, codeine, morphine, hydromorphone, hydrocodone, oxycodone, methadone, and fentanyl.2.5. "Study Club" means a group of at least 5 dentists or dental hygienists who do the following: 2.5.1. Organize for the purpose of scientific study;2.5.2. Operate under the direction of elected officers;2.5.3. Maintain written by-laws;2.5.4. Conduct regular meetings; and2.5.5. Maintain written attendance records of all meetings.