Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
1.1. Scope. This legislative rule establishes specific standards and procedures for maintenance of the Nurse Aide .Abuse and Neglect Registry to protect certain rights of facility residents and nurse aides. This rule should be read in conjunction with W. Va. Code §§ 9-6-1 et seq.; 16-5B-1 et seq.; 16-5C-1 et seq.; and 42 CFR §§ 483.13(b), 483.156 and 488.301. The W. Va. Code is available in public libraries and on the Legislature's web page, http://www.legis.state.wv.us. The Code of Federal Regulations is available at http://www.gpo.gov.1.2. Authority. W. Va. Code §§ 9-6-1 et seq., 16-5B-1 et seq., and 16-5C-1 et seq.1.5. Applicability. This rule applies to nurse aides, staff and residents of facilities and anyone who provides services to a resident of a facility on a regular or intermittent basis as defined in this rule and W. Va. §§ 16-5B-1 et seq. and 16-5C-1 et seq.1.6. Enforcement. This rule is enforced by the Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources or his or her lawful designee.