Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 36, September 6, 2024
Section 64-12-1 - General1.1. Scope. -- This legislative rule establishes standards and procedures for the licensing of hospitals and extended care facilities operated in connection with a hospital.1.2. Authority. -- W. Va. Code §16-5B-8.1.3. Filing Date. -- May 1, 2024.1.4. Effective Date. -- May 1, 2024.1.5. Sunset Provision. -- This rule shall terminate and have no further force or effect on August 1, 2029.1.6. Applicability. -- This rule applies to any person, partnership, association, corporation, state or local governmental unit, political subdivision, division, department, board, or agency that establishes, maintains, or operates a hospital or an extended care unit in connection with a hospital as defined in this rule and W. Va. Code §16-5B-1, et seq.1.7. Enforcement -- This rule is enforced by the Secretary of the Department of Health or his or her lawful designee.1.8. Purpose -- The purpose of this rule is to ensure all West Virginia hospitals conform to a common set of standards and procedures. All standards and procedures are minimum requirements whereby hospitals may be surveyed and evaluated to ensure the health and safety of all patients treated in West Virginia hospitals.