Current through Register Vol. XLII, No. 1, January 3, 2025
Section 69-10-1 - General Provisions1.1. Scope. -- It is the purpose of this rule to protect West Virginia's vulnerable population by requiring registry prescreening and state and federal criminal background checks for all direct access personnel of the Department, covered providers, and covered contractors. The short title of this rule shall be known as WV CARES. 1.2. Authority. -- W. Va. Code § 16-49-9. 1.3. Filing Date. -- April 29, 2021. 1.4. Effective Date. -- April 30, 2021. 1.5. Sunset Provision. -- This rule shall terminate and have no further force or effect on August 1, 2026. 1.6. Application. -- This rule applies to the Department, covered providers, and covered contractors as defined in this rule and W. Va. Code §§ 16-49-1, et seq. 1.7. Enforcement. -- This rule is enforced by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Resources or his or her lawful designee.