SB 212
Creating Whistleblower Protection Fund Act
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Bill overview
This bill establishes the Whistleblower Protection Fund Act in West Virginia. The fund aims to encourage individuals to report unethical or illegal activities within clinical inpatient medical treatment centers, office-based, medication-assisted treatment programs, and opioid treatment programs. Funding for the fund will come from various sources, including legislative appropriations, donations, and grants, and will be administered by the Office of the Inspector General to promote awareness of whistleblowing protections.
Key provisions
- Creates the Whistleblower Protection Fund within the State Treasury.
- Identifies funding sources for the fund, including legislative appropriations, donations, and grants.
- Requires the Office of the Inspector General to administer the fund and develop a public awareness campaign.
- Mandates an annual report to the Health Committee detailing campaign activities and report outcomes.
- The fund will be used to support advertising efforts promoting reporting of unethical practices.
- The public awareness campaign will utilize various methods such as advertisements, informational materials, and social media.
- The fund is designated as an interest-bearing account.
Who is affected
- Individuals working in clinical inpatient medical treatment centers
- Individuals working in office-based, medication-assisted treatment programs
- Individuals working in opioid treatment programs
- Patients receiving care in the facilities mentioned
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