SB 270
Department of Health rule relating to clinical laboratory practitioner licensure
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Bill overview
This bill authorizes the West Virginia Department of Health to create and enforce rules regarding the licensing of clinical laboratory practitioners. Specifically, it builds upon existing authority to develop a detailed rule set for this area of healthcare. The Department of Health has already drafted a preliminary rule, modified based on feedback from the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee, and is now authorized to implement it. This ensures consistent standards and oversight for clinical laboratory practices within the state.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Department of Health to create a legislative rule.
- Concerns clinical laboratory practitioner licensure.
- Refers to existing authority under §16-1-4 of the Code of West Virginia.
- Specifies the rule number as 64 CSR 57.
- Mentions modification of the rule based on the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee's feedback.
- Establishes a process for rule promulgation and implementation.
Who is affected
- Clinical laboratory practitioners
- West Virginia Department of Health
- Healthcare facilities utilizing clinical laboratories
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