Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 18, May 3, 2024
Section 19-16-5 - Interstate Telehealth Registration Application, Renewal and Expiration5.1. An eligible registered nurse or advanced practice registered nurse who is not licensed in West Virginia may apply for an interstate telehealth registration with the Board.5.2. The Board shall issue an interstate telehealth registration to a registered nurse or advanced practice registered nurse who:5.2.1. Meets all eligibility requirements for an interstate telehealth registration set forth above in Section 4 of this rule; and5.2.2. Submits a complete application for an interstate telehealth registration, including all required documentation and verifications, which is accompanied by the appropriate fee.5.3. An application for an interstate telehealth registration shall be completed in the Nurse Portal provided by the Board, which is available on the Board's website. An interstate telehealth registration application must be accompanied by payment of a nonrefundable application fee as set forth herein: 5.3.1. The initial and renewal registration fee for registered nurse or advanced practice registered nurse is $100.5.4. The Board will not consider an application or decide upon the issuance of an interstate telehealth registration until the complete application, including all third-party documentation and/or verification, is on file with the Board and the Board has had at least ten business days to review the application. These applications will be processed in order of receipt.5.5. Applicants must provide the following information in association with an application for an interstate telehealth registration:5.5.1. The applicant must have submitted a verification of licensure from the state in which he or she was originally licensed and the state in which he or she is currently employed if it is different than the original state of licensure. If these boards participate in the licensure verification system maintained by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, the applicant shall follow the process of verification to another state in accordance with the procedures set in place for that system.5.5.2. The advanced practice registered nurse applicant must have submitted primary source verification of certification/recertification of successful completion of the appropriate APRN national certification examination in the APRN role and population focus congruent with educational preparation. The certifying body is accredited by the American Board of Nursing Specialties or the National commission for Certifying Agencies.5.5.3. Information concerning whether the applicant:5.5.3.1. Has any limitations, restrictions or conditions placed upon a professional license by any licensing board;5.5.3.2. Has had a professional license revoked, suspended or placed on probation;5.5.3.3. Has had disciplinary action taken against a professional license in any jurisdiction; or5.5.3.4. Is currently under investigation or subject to an administrative complaint in any jurisdiction related to professional conduct or professional licensure.5.6. Ineligible applications shall be declined. Complete applications without discrepant information may be approved without presentation to the Board. Any registration application that contains discrepant information concerning the applicant may be presented to the Discipline Review Committee for review and recommendation to the Board.5.7. Registrants shall maintain complete and up-to-date contact information, including a current email address, with the Board. Registrants are required to update all categories of contact information collected by the Board within 10 business days of any change to the information previously provided.5.8. Registrants shall immediately notify the Board, in writing via their Nurse Portal, of any restrictions placed on the registrant's professional license(s) in any state or jurisdiction.5.9. An interstate telehealth registration is valid for a period of up to one year, and automatically expires on the 31st day of October unless the registrant renews the registration. 5.10. An interstate telehealth registration may be renewed annually during the renewal period established by the Board if the registrant remains eligible and meets all of the requirements for renewal.5.11. A registrant may renew an interstate telehealth registration issued by the Board if the registrant:5.11.1. Meets all eligibility requirements for an interstate telehealth registration as set forth in section 4 of this rule.5.11.2. Submits a complete application for registration renewal accompanied by the appropriate renewal fee; and5.11.3. Certifies compliance with all continuing education requirements associated with the registrant's current professional licenses.5.12. The Board shall decline to renew a registration if the renewal applicant is ineligible.5.13. The Board shall publish the renewal period and renewal application on its website and shall provide email notice via Nursys e-Notify of the renewal to the registrants' email address of record with the Board. Registrants are responsible for registering for Nursys e-Notify and submitting a renewal application by the deadline.5.14. Communications and notifications regarding the renewal process will be provided to the registrant via email in their Nurse Portal. Failure of the registrant to receive or review a renewal notification does not justify the provision of interstate telehealth services after registration expiration.5.15. If a registration automatically expires, the former registrant may reapply. If registration is granted, the Board shall reactivate the registration and reissue the practitioner's original registration number.