Current through Register Vol. XLII, No. 1, January 3, 2025
Section 69-10-3 - Prescreening3.1. A covered provider or covered contractor shall prescreen all direct access personnel applicants considered for hire for negative findings by way of an internet search of registries and licensure databases through the WV CARES website. The Department shall prescreen all applicants considered for hire for negative findings by way of an internet search of registries and licensure databases through the WV CARES website. The Secretary will charge a $20 fee for its use. 3.2. A covered provider shall ensure that all covered contractors who provide direct access personnel prescreen their applicants considered for hire for negative findings by way of an internet search of registries and licensure databases through the WV CARES website. 3.3. The Department shall ensure that all covered contractors who provide direct access personnel prescreen their applicants considered for hire for negative findings by way of an internet search of registries and licensure databases through the WV CARES website.3.4. If the applicant has a negative finding on any required registry or licensure database, the Department, covered provider, or covered contractor shall notify the applicant, in writing, by regular U.S. mail, of such finding and shall not employ that applicant.