SB 279
Office of Inspector General rule relating to behavioral health centers licensure
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Bill overview
Senate Bill 279 authorizes the Office of Inspector General to create a rule regarding the licensing of behavioral health centers in West Virginia. Specifically, the bill updates a previous rule to include child placing agencies that provide behavioral health services within their licenses. This ensures that these agencies are subject to the same licensing standards as other behavioral health centers. The rule change clarifies the scope of licensing for child placing agencies.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Office of Inspector General to promulgate a rule.
- Focuses on behavioral health center licensure.
- Specifically addresses child placing agencies.
- Updates existing rule 71 CSR 25.
- Defines the scope of licensing for child placing agencies providing behavioral health services.
Who is affected
- Behavioral health centers
- Child placing agencies
- Office of Inspector General
- West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources
Notable changes
- Expands the scope of licensing to include child placing agencies.
- Clarifies the regulatory oversight of child placing agencies providing behavioral health services.
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