SB 576
Relating to powers and duties of Secretary of Department of Health Facilities
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Bill overview
This bill clarifies the powers and duties of the Secretary of the Department of Health Facilities in West Virginia. It requires the secretary to continue operating state-owned health facilities and prohibits the department from selling or divesting operations or real property related to Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital, Welch Community Hospital, or William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital without legislative approval. The bill also outlines the secretary’s responsibilities regarding coordination with other state agencies, performance indicators, and managing state health facilities.
Key provisions
- Requires the Secretary to continue operating state-owned health facilities.
- Prohibits the sale or divestment of state-owned health facilities without legislative approval.
- Authorizes the Secretary to coordinate efforts with the Secretaries of Human Services and Health.
- Establishes a requirement for the Secretary to implement critical performance indicators for state hospitals.
- Allows the Secretary to acquire land and improvements for state facilities.
- Permits the Secretary to receive donations and accept federal funds.
- Authorizes the transfer of residents between state facilities.
- Exempts contracts with WVU, WV School of Osteopathic Medicine, and Marshall University from certain procurement regulations.
Who is affected
- Department of Health Facilities
- State Hospitals (Mildred Mitchell-Bateman, Welch Community, William R. Sharpe Jr.)
- West Virginia Residents served by state hospitals
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