W. Va. Code R. § 11-14-2

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 25, June 21, 2024

Section 11-14-2 - Registration for Out-Of-State Physicians and Physician Assistants to Practice in West Virginia During Declared State of Emergency

2.1. In the event of an emergency declared by the Governor of West Virginia, the Board shall allow a physician or physician assistant licensed in another state to provide medical care in West Virginia under special provisions during the period of the declared emergency, subject to such limitations and conditions as the Governor may prescribe. To be eligible to practice pursuant to this rule, the physician or physician assistant must register with the Board.

2.2. The out-of-state physician or physician assistant shall submit to the Board the following information on a form provided by the Board to establish eligibility for registration to practice during a declared state of emergency:

2.2.1. Verification of a valid, permanent, current, and unrestricted license to practice in another state;

2.2.2. Verification that the physician or physician assistant is not the subject of a pending or active complaint, investigation, Consent Order, Board Order or pending disciplinary proceeding in any jurisdiction;

2.2.3. Verification that the physician or physician assistant has not surrendered a license while under investigation or had a license revoked in any jurisdiction, unless the revocation was subsequently withdrawn or overturned;

2.2.4. Date of birth and current contact information, including home address and valid email address; and

2.2.5. Current federal or state photo identification, i.e., driver license or passport.

2.3. Registration with the Board as an out-of-state physician or physician assistant authorized to practice in West Virginia during a declared state of emergency does not require the payment of any fee.

2.4. An Emergency registration issued pursuant to this section shall expire sixty days after issuance or five business days after a declared state of emergency terminates, whichever is sooner. Thereafter, the emergency registrant must hold an active West Virginia license or interstate telehealth registration to practice medicine and surgery to patients in West Virginia.

W. Va. Code R. § 11-14-2