Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 45, November 8, 2024
Section 64-73-4 - Operation4.1 The Bureau shall distribute and monitor state aid funds to the Local Boards of Health in accordance with W. Va. Code § 16-1-4, W. Va. Code § 16-1-6(b), and 64CSR67.4.2. Contracts, memoranda, or other forms of agreement between the board and other parties to support the provision of basic public health services shall be in writing unless resources need to be deployed to respond to an imminent and urgent public health threat, and in that case, within 45 days.4.3. The board shall ensure that any additional non-basic public health services, including primary care and other health services, that are initiated or implemented are well coordinated with basic public health services and are supported by plans that include sources of funding other than state aid.4.4. The board shall ensure adequate staff to carry out basic public health services and appoint a local health officer and administrator to oversee and maintain continuity of staff to support the provision of basic public health services and daily operations.4.5. The board shall have liability insurance at least equivalent to that available to local boards through the Board of Risk and Insurance Management, which includes all staff, board members, and contracted services.4.6. Patient or client care protocols, including standing orders and medical directives, shall be approved annually by the local health officer and available within the local health department.4.7 The board shall maintain records of necessary licensure, certifications and/or registration for personnel.