Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 36, September 6, 2024
Section 64-85-1 - General1.1. Scope. -- This legislative rule prescribes specific standards and procedures to provide for the health, safety, and protection of the rights and dignity of individuals served by alzheimer's/dementia special care units and programs. This rule shall be read in conjunction with W. Va. Code § 16-5R-1 et seq. The W. Va. Code is available in public libraries and on the Legislature's web page, http://www.legis.state.wv.us/.1.2. Authority. -- W. Va.. Code §§ 16-1-4 and 16-5R-5(a).1.3. Filing Date. -- April 12, 2006.1.4. Effective Date. -- May 1, 2006.1.5. Applicability. -- This rule applies to facilities which advertise, market or otherwise promote the facility as providing special care units or programs for persons who have alzheimer's disease or a related dementia.1.6. Enforcement. -- This rule is enforced by the secretary of the West Virginia department of health and human resources or his or her lawful designee.