W. Va. Code R. § 78-21-13

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 78-21-13 - Required Reporting to the Department

13.1. A center shall:

13.1.a. Immediately report suspected child abuse or neglect to the Department in accordance with W. Va. Code § 49-2-801et seq.

13.1.b. Report within 24 hours to the Secretary any serious occurrence and shall immediately inform the parent or parent's authorized designee when a child is involved in a serious occurrence. For each serious occurrence, the center shall;

13.1.b.1. Ensure that the staff member in charge prepares and signs a serious occurrence report; and

13.1.b.2. Place the report in the child's file and in a separate cumulative file maintained by the center.

13.1.c. Report within 72 hours any major damage to the facility caused by fire, flood, storms, or other events.

13.1.d. Report immediately a change in the center's phone number.

W. Va. Code R. § 78-21-13