W. Va. Code R. § 64-103-1

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 43, October 25, 2024

Section 64-103-1 - General

1.1. Scope. -- This rule series designates certain diseases as sexually transmitted diseases for the purposes of treatment by expedited partner therapy.

1.2. Authority. -- W. Va. Code § 16-4F-5.

1.3. Filing Date. -- April 1, 2022.

1.4. Effective Date. -- April 1, 2022.

1.5. Sunset Provision. --This rule shall terminate and have no further force or effect on August 1, 2027.

1.6. Applicability.-This rule series applies to a health care professional who makes clinical diagnosis of a sexually transmitted disease and who desires to provide expedited partner therapy for the treatment of the sexually transmitted disease.

1.7. Purpose-- This rule series is intended to implement the provisions of W.Va. Code §§ 16-4F-1et seq. by designating certain diseases as sexually transmitted diseases which may be treated by expedited partner therapy.

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