Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 36, September 6, 2024
Section 64-14-1 - General1.1. Scope. -- This legislative rule establishes specific standards and procedures to provide for the health, safety, and the protection of the rights and dignity of residents of assisted living residences. This rule should be read in conjunction with W. Va. Code §§16-5D-1, et seq. The West Virginia Code is available in public libraries and on the Legislature's web page, http://wvlegislature.gov/.1.2. Authority. -- W. Va. Code §16-5D-5 and §16-1-4.1.3. 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. Application. -- This rule applies to any individual person and any organization, incorporated or unincorporated, including a partnership, corporation, trust, association or political subdivision of the State establishing, maintaining or operating an assisted living residence as defined in W. Va. Code §16-5D-2 and this rule. This rule does not apply to homes or asylums operated by fraternal orders pursuant to W. Va. Code §§35-3-1, et seq., or to health care facilities subject to other applicable licensure rules, such as nursing homes, residential care communities, and behavioral health centers.1.7. Enforcement. -- This rule is enforced by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Resources, or his or her designee.