Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 42, October 18, 2024
Section 19-16-4 - Interstate Telehealth Registration Eligibility; Invalidation and Reinstatement4.1. A registered nurse or advanced practice registered nurse who is not licensed in West Virginia or practicing on a multistate Registered Nurse practice privilege many only provide telehealth services pursuant to this rule if the nurse is eligible for an interstate telehealth registration.4.2. A registered nurse or advanced practice registered nurse is eligible for an interstate telehealth registration issued by the Board if all the following requirements are continuously met: 4.2.1. The practitioner holds a valid, active registered nurse or advanced practice registered nurse license issued by another state licensing authority or board that is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact;4.2.2. The practitioner is licensed in good standing in all states in which the practitioner is licensed;4.2.3. The practitioner is not the subject of an administrative complaint which is currently pending before another state licensing authority or board; and4.2.4. The practitioner is not currently under investigation by another state licensing authority or board.4.3. A registered nurse or advanced practice registered nurse may not apply for an initial registration or renew a registration unless the eligibility requirements set forth in subsection 4.2 are met.4.4. The Board shall decline to issue or renew an interstate telehealth registration to any applicant who does not meet all the eligibility requirements.4.5. Registrants must continue to maintain eligibility at all times to continue to practice pursuant to an interstate telehealth registration.4.6. An interstate telehealth registration issued by the Board shall invalidate upon a registrant's loss of eligibility.4.7. A registrant whose interstate telehealth registration is invalid due to a loss of eligibility may apply for registration reinstatement upon regaining eligibility.4.8. A registered nurse or advanced practice registered nurse who is ineligible to apply for, receive or maintain an interstate telehealth registration is not automatically disqualified from or ineligible for a professional license issued by the Board.