Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 64-60-2 - Definitions2.1. Definitions incorporated by reference. -- Those terms defined in W. Va. Code §§ 16-50-1, et seq., and §§ 16-5AA-1, et seq., where applicable, are incorporated herein by reference.2.2. Assisted living residence. Assisted living residences as defined in W. Va. Code §§ 16-5D-1, et seq. 2.3. Behavioral health group home. A community-based type of housing that: is established for adults or children with similar needs, levels of independence, and ability which provides services and supervision for people with developmental disabilities, behavioral disorders, or substance addictions; is licensed by the department; and is in compliance with the state fire commission for residential facilities. 2.4. Delegation decision model. Describes the process the authorized registered professional nurse must follow to determine whether or not to delegate a nursing task to an approved medication assistive personnel, in accordance with the applicable provisions of W. Va. Code §§ 16-50-1, et seq., and 16-5AA-1, et seq., as published by the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses at https://wvrnboard.wv.gov/Pages/default.aspx. 2.5. Department. The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources. 2.6. Facility. An intermediate care facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities, assisted living residences, nursing homes, behavioral health group home, or private residence in which health care services or health maintenance tasks, or both, are provided under the supervision of an authorized registered professional nurse. 2.7. Facility staff member. An individual employed by a facility, but does not include a health care professional acting within the scope of a professional license or certificate. 2.8. Family. Biological parents, adoptive parents, foster parents, or other immediate family members living within the same household. 2.9. Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID). An intermediate care facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities which is certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) of the United States Department of Health and Human Services to provide health or rehabilitation services to persons with intellectual disabilities or persons with related conditions who are receiving active treatment. 2.10. Immediate family. A mother, stepmother, father, stepfather, sister, stepsister, brother, stepbrother, spouse, child, grandparent, or grandchild. 2.11. Location of medication administration or performance of health maintenance tasks. A facility or location where the resident requires administration of medication or assistance in taking medications or the performance of health maintenance tasks. 2.12. Medication error. Any deviation from the "six rights of medication administration," that occurs during medication administration process required by the provisions of this rule. A resident refusal is not considered a medication error. 2.13. Natural supports. Family, friends, neighbors, or anyone who provides assistance and support to a resident but is not reimbursed. 2.14. Nursing home. Nursing homes as defined in W. Va. Code §§ 16-5C-1, et seq.2.15. Prefilled insulin or insulin pen. A self-contained cartridge that is not drawn up from a bottle. 2.16. Prescribing practitioner. An individual who has prescriptive authority as provided in Chapter 30 of W. Va. Code. 2.17. Resident. A resident of a facility who for purposes of this rule, is in a stable condition.2.18. Secretary. The secretary of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources or his or her designee. 2.19. Single specific agency. A person or entity operating two or more facilities.2.20. Six rights of medication administration. The right resident, the right drug, the right dosage, the right time, the right route, and the right record and documentation.