Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 44, November 1, 2024
Section 64-94-1 - General1.1. Scope -- This procedural rule sets forth and establishes procedures governing the West Virginia Alzheimer's Disease Registry as a central information database for policy and planning relative to Alzheimer's disease and related disorders, pursuant to the provisions of the West Virginia Administrative Procedures Act, 29A-3-1 et. seq.1.2. Authority. -- W. Va. Code § 16-5R-7.1.3. Filing Date. -- November 27, 2007.1.4. Effective Date.-- December 27, 2007.1.5. Applicability. -- This rule applies to all hospitals, physicians, health care providers, health care facilities, Alzheimer's disease/dementia special care units and programs, clinics or other similar units diagnosing or providing treatment or care for individuals who are diagnosed by a physician to have Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder. These facilities include, but are not limited to, adult day care facilities, assisted living residences, behavioral health centers, nursing homes, and residential care communities.1.6. Purpose. -- The West Virginia Alzheimer's Disease Registry will provide a database to evaluate the incidence and prevalence of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders in West Virginia. It will provide information for policy planning purposes and provide non-identifying data to support research on Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.