SB 272
Department of Health rule relating to basic public health service standards for local boards of health
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Bill overview
This bill authorizes the West Virginia Department of Health to create a rule (64 CSR 73) outlining basic standards for local boards of health. The rule will establish guidelines for these boards to follow in providing public health services. It also creates a Public Health Advisory Committee composed of representatives from local health departments, county associations, and the West Virginia Association of Local Health Departments to advise the Department of Health.
Key provisions
- Establishes a legislative rule (64 CSR 73) for basic public health service standards.
- Creates the West Virginia Public Health Advisory Committee.
- The Advisory Committee will have nine members appointed by the Commissioner, including representatives from local health departments and county associations.
- The Committee will advise the Department of Health on performance assessment tools and training.
- Committee members will serve two-year terms.
- The Commissioner will appoint a Chairperson for the Advisory Committee.
- The Committee will hold at least six meetings per year.
- Modifications to the rule were made based on the Legislative Rule-Making Review Committee's objections.
Who is affected
- Local Boards of Health
- West Virginia Department of Health
- County Commissioners
- Local Health Departments
- West Virginia Association of Local Health Departments
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