SB 557
Relating to licensing by WV Board of Medicine
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Bill overview
This bill significantly amends West Virginia’s medical licensing laws, introducing new requirements and expanding the scope of the West Virginia Board of Medicine’s authority. It mandates criminal background checks for all new medical license applicants, establishes a Genetic Counselors Practice Act, and creates specific license types like a medical school faculty license. The bill also addresses disciplinary procedures, electronic signatures, and record management, aiming to enhance patient safety and professional standards within the medical field.
Key provisions
- Requires criminal background checks for all medical license applicants, including genetic counselors.
- Establishes a Genetic Counselors Practice Act, outlining licensure requirements and scope of practice.
- Creates a Medical School Faculty License for physicians employed at West Virginia medical schools.
- Defines terms related to medical licensing and practice, including ‘administrative medicine’ and ‘special license types.’
- Authorizes the board to delegate duties and call emergency meetings.
- Specifies requirements for continuing education for licensed professionals.
- Addresses the use of electronic signatures in medical practice.
- Establishes a separate complaint file for license holders, distinct from their historical record.
Who is affected
- Medical professionals (physicians, podiatrists, physician assistants)
- Genetic counselors
- Healthcare facilities
- The West Virginia Board of Medicine
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