Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 45, November 8, 2024
Section 64-103-2 - Definitions2.1. "Expedited partner therapy" or "EPT" means prescribing, dispensing, furnishing or otherwise providing prescription antibiotic drugs by a health care professional to the sexual partner or partners of a person clinically diagnosed as infected with a sexually transmitted disease without physical examination of the partner or partners.2.2. "Health care professional" means:2.2.a. An allopathic physician licensed pursuant to W.Va. Code §§ 30-3-1et seq.;2.2.b. An osteopathic physician licensed pursuant to W.Va. Code §§ 30-14-1et seq.;2.2.c. A physician assistant licensed pursuant to W.Va. Code § 30-3E-4;2.2.d. An advanced practice registered nurse authorized with prescriptive authority pursuant to W.Va. Code § 30-7-15a; or2.2.e. A pharmacist licensed pursuant to W.Va. Code §§ 30-5-1et seq.W. Va. Code R. § 64-103-2