Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
1.1. Scope. -- This legislative rule establishes standards and procedures for the regulation of chronic pain management clinics.1.2. Authority. -- W. Va. Code §16-1-4 and §16-5H-9.1.3. Filing Date. -- May 3, 2024.1.4. Effective Date. -- May 3, 2024.1.5. Sunset Provision. -- This rule shall terminate and have no further force or effect on August 1, 2029.1.6. Applicability. -- This rule applies to any person, partnership, association, or corporation that operates a chronic pain management clinic.1.7. Purpose. -- The purpose of this rule is to ensure all West Virginia pain management clinics conform to a common set of standards and procedures. All standards and procedures are minimum requirements whereby pain management clinics may be surveyed and evaluated to ensure the care, treatment, health, safety, and welfare of patients treated therein.1.8. Enforcement. -- This rule is enforced by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Resources or his or her lawful designee. For the purposes of this rule, the Secretary designates the Director of the Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification.