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WV Code § 16-5P-15 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 16. Public Health|Article 5P. Senior Services|§16-5P-15. Establishment of In-Home Care Registry

(a) There is continued within the Bureau of Senior Services an in-home care worker registry which is to be maintained by the bureau. The purpose of the registry is to provide the public a list of in-home care workers, along with their qualifications, who voluntarily agree to be included and who have obtained a criminal background check.(b) "In-home care worker" means an unlicensed person who provides personal care or other services and supports to persons with disabilities or to the elderly in order to enhance their well-being and which involves face-to-face direct contact with the person. Functions performed may include, but are not limited to, assistance and training in activities of daily living, personal care services, and job-related supports.(c) The bureau shall propose rules for legislative approval during the 2014 legislative session in accordance with the provisions of article three, chapter twenty-nine-a of this code to establish the following:(1) The registry of in-home care workers;(2) The requirements for inclusion on the registry as an "in-home care worker", including educational attainment;(3) A fee schedule: Provided, That the Commissioner of the Bureau of Senior Services shall waive the initial registration fee for the first sixty days the registration is active;(4) Requiring an applicant to obtain a state or federal criminal background check, as determined in legislative rule by the bureau;(5) How a person obtains information from the registry; and(6) Any other requirement necessary to implement the provisions of this section.
WV Code § 16-5Q-1 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 16. Public Health|Article 5Q. The James "Tiger" Morton Catastrophic Illness Fund|§16-5Q-1. Creation of the James "Tiger" Morton Catastrophic Illness Fund

Moneys in the fund created in the State Treasury, designated the "James >Tiger' Morton Catastrophic Illness Fund" shall be distributed in accordance with the provisions of this article. The purpose of this fund is to provide a source of economic assistance to the citizens of this state facing catastrophic illness. In addition to any funds appropriated by the Legislature, the Tiger Morton Fund may receive donations of cash or property from other sources, including gifts, grants, or donations from any source whatsoever. After appropriation by the Legislature, the catastrophic illness commission may make expenditures from the fund as necessary to accomplish the purposes of this article.
WV Code § 16-5R-1 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 16. Public Health|Article 5R. The Alzheimer's Special Care Standards Act|§16-5R-1. Name of Act

This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Alzheimer's Special Care Standards Act."
WV Code § 16-5R-2 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 16. Public Health|Article 5R. The Alzheimer's Special Care Standards Act|§16-5R-2. Findings and Declarations

The Legislature finds and declares that:(a) Certain nursing homes and related facilities, adult congregate living facilities, adult day care centers, hospices and adult foster homes claim to provide special care units and services for persons who have alzheimer's disease;(b) It is in the public interest to provide for the protection of consumers by ensuring the accuracy and authenticity of such claims; and(c) The provisions of this article are intended to require the facilities to actually provide the care they claim to offer, require written disclosure of special services provided, require the appropriate state licensing agency to examine the performance of such facilities in providing special services for persons who have alzheimer's disease, and provide penalties for failure to provide the services claimed as the agency considers appropriate.
WV Code § 16-5R-3 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 16. Public Health|Article 5R. The Alzheimer's Special Care Standards Act|§16-5R-3. Definition of Alzheimer's Special Care Unit/program

For the purposes of this article, the following definitions apply:(a) "Alzheimer's disease" means a diagnosis of presenile dementia or senile dementia-Alzheimer type (SDAT), characterized by confusion, memory failure, disorientation, restlessness, agnosia, speech disturbances, inability to carry out purposeful movements and hallucinosis.(b) "Alzheimer's Special Care Unit or Program," means any facility that secures, segregates or provides a special program or special unit for residents with a diagnosis of probable alzheimer's disease or a related disorder and that advertises, markets or otherwise promotes the facility as providing specialized alzheimer's or dementia care services.(c) "Department" means the Department of Health and Human Resources.(d) "Facility" means any nursing home or facility, residential board and care home, personal care home, assisted living facility, adult congregate living facility, home health agency, adult day care center, hospice or adult foster home situate or operating in this state.(e) "Resident" means an individual living in a facility that offers an alzheimer's special care unit or program.(f) "Secretary" means the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Resources.
WV Code § 16-5R-4 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 16. Public Health|Article 5R. The Alzheimer's Special Care Standards Act|§16-5R-4. Alzheimer's Special Care Disclosure Required

(a) Any facility which offers to provide or provides care for a person with alzheimer's disease through an alzheimer's special care unit or special care program shall disclose in writing the form of care or treatment that distinguishes the unit or program as being especially applicable to or suitable for such persons. The disclosure shall be provided to the Department of Health and Human Resources, to any person seeking placement within an alzheimer's special care unit or program, and to any legal guardian or relative acting on behalf of a resident or person seeking placement.(b) The Department of Health and Human Resources shall examine all disclosures provided to it as part of the facility's license renewal procedure and verify the accuracy of the disclosures.(c) The disclosure required by this section shall include the following information:(1) A statement of the overall treatment philosophy and mission of the special care unit or program which reflects the needs of residents afflicted with alzheimer's disease or dementia;(2) A description of the facility's screening, admission and discharge procedures, assessment, care planning and implementation, staffing patterns and training ratios unique to the program or unit;(3) A description of the physical environment and design features and an explanation of how they are appropriate to support the functioning of cognitively impaired adult residents;(4) A description of activities available to residents, the frequency and types of resident activities, and how they are specialized for residents who suffer from alzheimer's disease;(5) A statement that describes the involvement of families in the care of residents and the availability of family support programs;(6) The costs of care and any additional fees unique to the alzheimer's special care unit or program.
WV Code § 16-5R-5 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 16. Public Health|Article 5R. The Alzheimer's Special Care Standards Act|§16-5R-5. Standards for Care; Rules

(a) The secretary shall propose rules for legislative approval in accordance with the provisions of article three, chapter twenty-nine-a of this code, setting minimum standards for the care and treatment of persons with alzheimer's disease and other dementia in facilities offering alzheimer's special care units or programs.(b) The standards established pursuant to this section shall apply to all facilities offering alzheimer's special care units or program and shall be in addition to any other statutory requirements, rules or standards that are applicable to the facility.(c) The secretary shall enforce the rules and standards for alzheimer's special care units or programs and shall exercise all powers necessary for such enforcement, including investigation and reporting of violation of the rules, issuance of notices or warnings to facilities found in violation of the standards, assessment of civil penalties in accordance with the applicable licensing provisions of the facility, and suspension or revocation of licenses.(d) If a facility advertising, marketing or otherwise promoting the facility as providing specialized alzheimer or dementia care services does not meet the standards established by the secretary, the department shall instruct the facility to cease such advertising, marketing or promoting.
WV Code § 16-5R-6 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 16. Public Health|Article 5R. The Alzheimer's Special Care Standards Act|§16-5R-6. Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Training; Rules

(a) For the purposes of this section, "resident" means an individual receiving care or services in an adult day care facility, nursing home, assisted living facility or residential care community.(b) The Secretary shall propose rules for legislative approval in accordance with the provisions of article three, chapter twenty-nine-s of this code, setting minimum standards for Alzheimer's and dementia care training of all staff, employees and contractors that come in regular and direct contact with residents.(c) The standards established in this section shall apply to adult day care facilities, nursing homes, assisted living facilities and residential care communities who provide services under the supervision of a licensed operator.
WV Code § 16-5R-7 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 16. Public Health|Article 5R. The Alzheimer's Special Care Standards Act|§16-5R-7. Establishment of a Central Registry

(a) To the extent funds are available, the Governing Board of the West Virginia University shall establish an Alzheimer's Disease Registry to collect information concerning Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. The purpose of the registry shall be to provide a central database of information to assist in the development of public policy and planning. The information collected by the registry shall be analyzed to prepare reports and perform studies as necessary when such data identifies information useful in developing policy.(b) All reporting sources, including hospitals, physicians, facilities, clinics or other similar units diagnosing or providing treatment or care for Alzheimer's disease and related disorders, shall provide a report of each case to the Alzheimer's Disease Registry in the format specified.(c) All information reported pursuant to this section is confidential and shall be used only for the purposes set forth herein. A report provided to the Alzheimer's Disease Registry that discloses the identity of the individual being treated shall only be released in accordance with the provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. No liability of any kind or character for damages or other relief shall arise or be enforced against any reporting source by reason of having provided the information or material to the Alzheimer's Disease Registry.(d) The governing board shall propose rules pursuant to the provisions of article three, chapter twenty-nine-a of this code to implement this section. The rules shall include, but not be limited to: (1) The content and design of all forms and reports required by this section; (2) the type of information to be collected and maintained; (3) the procedures for disclosure of nonidentifying data to other appropriate research entities; (4)the manner in which reporting entities or individuals, including families, may be contacted by the registry for additional relevant information; and (5) any other matter necessary to the administration of this section.
WV Code § 16-5S-1 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 16. Public Health|Article 5S. Older West Virginians Act|§16-5S-1. Short Title

This article may be cited as the "Older West Virginians Act of 2000."
WV Code § 16-5S-2 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 16. Public Health|Article 5S. Older West Virginians Act|§16-5S-2. Purpose and Objectives

(a) The purpose of this article is to provide guidance and assistance in the development of new or improved activities and programs to help older West Virginians maintain independence, honor and dignity, within available federal and state funds.(b) This article establishes an array of services which are to be provided at a no cost or at a reasonable cost for senior citizens: Provided, That nothing in this article may be construed to require the provision of any service by the bureau. The service packages shall be prioritized first to in-home, community based clients to enable them to remain independent for as long as possible in local settings. Second level priority services shall be those which are preventive and supportive in nature.(c) Management practice shall integrate programs with service providers and service options through a statewide delivery system.(d) Programs shall recognize the strengths of the older population, especially in the areas of volunteerism and leadership, to improve the status of all older individuals in West Virginia.
WV Code § 16-5S-3 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 16. Public Health|Article 5S. Older West Virginians Act|§16-5S-3. Definitions

For the purpose of this article:(a) "Aging network" means the network of the Bureau of Senior Services, area agencies on aging, and local providers of direct services to older individuals;(b) "Bureau" refers to the Bureau of Senior Services;(c) "Commissioner" refers to the commissioner of the Bureau of Senior Services;(d) "Focal point" means a facility established to encourage the maximum collocation and coordination of services for older individuals;(e) "Older individual" or "older West Virginian" or "senior" or "senior citizen" means an individual who is sixty years of age or older;(f) "State agency" refers to the Bureau of Senior Services.
WV Code § 16-5S-4 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 16. Public Health|Article 5S. Older West Virginians Act|§16-5S-4. Powers and Duties of the Commissioner

For purposes of this article, the commissioner shall have the powers and duties set forth in section six, article five-p of this chapter. In addition, the commissioner shall ensure the bureau fulfills the requirements of section twelve, article five-p of this chapter, relating to federal government programs.
WV Code § 16-5S-5 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 16. Public Health|Article 5S. Older West Virginians Act|§16-5S-5. Powers and Duties of the Bureau of Senior Services

The bureau shall be the designated state agency to:(a) Develop and administer the state plan as required by the federal administration on aging;(b) Be the primary agency responsible for the planning, policy development, administration, coordination, priority setting and evaluation of activities related to this article;(c) Serve as an effective and visible advocate for older West Virginians;(d) Divide the state into distinct planning and service areas and designate for each area a public or private nonprofit agency or organization as the area agency on aging as required by the federal administration on aging;(e) Provide technical assistance and information to area agencies on aging and local service providers as appropriate and conduct monitoring of area agencies on aging to ensure compliance with applicable rules, regulations and standards;(f) Maintain client and service data using a standardized computer client tracking system through which all providers shall report required information;(g) Maintain letters of agreement with the state Department of Health and Human Resources to provide program operations of the personal care and aged and disabled waiver programs; and(h) Maintain a registry of companies and organizations that provide free medications or provide assistance to persons in securing medications, and make this information available to consumers through all local senior programs.
WV Code § 16-5S-6 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 16. Public Health|Article 5S. Older West Virginians Act|§16-5S-6. Area Agencies on Aging

The area agencies on aging designated by the bureau shall be charged with the following:(a) Prepare and develop an area plan in a format provided by the bureau and as required by the federal administration on aging;(b) Enter into agreements and contracts with local service providers for the provision of supportive services and nutrition services funded through the federal administration on aging;(c) Designate, where feasible, a focal point for service delivery in each community;(d) Establish an advisory council in accordance with the requirements of the federal administration on aging;(e) Serve as an effective and visible advocate for older West Virginians; and(f) Provide appropriate technical assistance and information to local service providers and conduct monitoring of local service providers to ensure compliance with applicable rules, regulations and standards.
WV Code § 16-5S-7 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 16. Public Health|Article 5S. Older West Virginians Act|§16-5S-7. Local Service Providers

(a) Service providers who offer "Older West Virginians Act" and related services funded through the federal administration on aging shall:(1) Determine the needs of seniors in the particular geographic area covered by gaining input from the seniors themselves, their families and care givers;(2) Develop a plan of service based on the needs of the seniors in a format provided by the area agency;(3) Provide supportive services, nutrition services and senior centers which shall, within available funding, meet the identified needs of seniors;(4) Serve as an effective and visible advocate for older West Virginians; and(5) Participate in the bureau's client tracking system.(b) Service providers who offer Medicaid reimbursed services shall:(1)Comply with appropriate Medicaid regulations and policies including provider agreements, program manuals and program instructions;(2) Maintain client files, provider information and report as required for the determination of compliance with established program standards as determined by the bureau for medical services; and(3) Participate in the bureau's client tracking system.
WV Code § 16-5S-8 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 16. Public Health|Article 5S. Older West Virginians Act|§16-5S-8. Supportive Services

Supportive services funded through the federal administration on aging for older West Virginians may include, but are not limited to: Adult day care, assessment, assisted transportation, care training, chore, counseling, discount, home repair, housing assistance, information and assistance, instruction/training, legal assistance, letter/writing, reading, material aid, nutrition education, outreach, telephoning, transportation and visiting, all as defined by the bureau and the federal administration on aging.
WV Code § 16-5S-9 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 16. Public Health|Article 5S. Older West Virginians Act|§16-5S-9. Nutrition Services

All congregate meals and home delivered meals shall contain one third of the recommended daily allowance for vitamins and minerals. Congregate meal sites may include senior centers, community buildings, schools, churches and elderly housing complexes. Home delivered meals are to be delivered to eligible individuals, in accordance with guidelines and standards established by the bureau and the federal administration on aging.
WV Code § 16-5S-9a (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 16. Public Health|Article 5S. Older West Virginians Act|§16-5S-9a. Shared Table Initiative for Senior Citizens

(a) The Legislature finds and determines that:(1) The enactment of 18-5D-5 of this code, creating the shared table initiative in West Virginia Schools has been a major success;(2) Shared table initiatives can be successful in other settings;(3) Senior citizens are often some of our most vulnerable citizens; and(4) There is no reason for food already produced by senior centers and other services aiding seniors to be wasted when that could help improve the living conditions of senior citizens in need.(b) Therefore, the purpose of this section is to establish a statewide initiative to facilitate shared tables at senior centers and similar facilities where congregate meals are provided to seniors in need. The Bureau for Senior Services shall promulgate a rule in accordance with 29A-3B-1, et seq. of this code that provides guidelines to senior centers and other locations where congregate meals are provided to senior citizens on the management and distribution of excess food consistent with state and county health department and United States Food and Drug Administration requirements and guidelines for the distribution of excess food. The guidance policy at a minimum shall provide a list of food products and methodologies for distribution that include, but are not limited to:(1) The types of foods that may be distributed;(2) Methods of distribution to make excess food available;(3) Methods of distributing excess food to persons or organizations providing food to seniors suffering from food insecurity; and(4) Methods to otherwise donate excess food to persons or organizations providing food to persons or families suffering from food insecurity.(c) The preparation, safety, and donation of food made available to senior citizens during a congregate meal and donated to a food bank or any other nonprofit charitable organization for distribution shall comply with and be thereby covered by the Good Samaritan Food Donation Act, 55-7D-1 et seq. of this code.(d) The methods of distributing excess food to senior citizens may include a sharing table where food service staff, senior citizens, and volunteers may return appropriate food items consistent with the promulgated rule to make those food items available to senior citizens during the day.(e) The Bureau for Senior Services may coordinate with the State Department of Education to obtain best practices advice on implementation and the rules promulgated by the Bureau for Senior Services may require some or all locations where congregate meals are served to senior citizens to participate in the shared table initiative.
WV Code § 16-5S-10 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 16. Public Health|Article 5S. Older West Virginians Act|§16-5S-10. Other Services

The bureau shall also coordinate and provide older West Virginians the following:(a) In-home services for those who are frail or at risk of becoming institutionalized; and(b) Disease prevention and health screening services.
WV Code § 16-5S-11 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 16. Public Health|Article 5S. Older West Virginians Act|§16-5S-11. Programs and Special Activities for Older West Virginians

(a) The bureau shall continue and maintain its long-term care ombudsman program codified in article five-l, chapter sixteen of this code. The bureau shall also design and implement programs for the benefit of older West Virginians relating to: Elder abuse, neglect and exploitation; elder rights and legal assistance; in-home personal care for Medicaid and nonMedicaid eligible senior citizens; direct services established by the legislative initiatives for the elderly (LIFE), senior health insurance network as established by the United States health care financing administration and a foster grandparent program as established by the corporation for national and community service.(b) The bureau may sponsor the following special activities for older West Virginians: Governor's golden mountaineer program, a discount program for goods and services at participating merchants, an annual senior citizens conference providing educational and entertainment opportunities, a Governor's summit on aging, a silver haired Legislature and an annual senior day at the Legislature. The bureau may sponsor additional special activities as necessary.
WV Code § 16-5T-1 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 16. Public Health|Article 5T. Office of Drug Control Policy|§16-5T-1. Short Title

This article shall be referred to as the West Virginia Drug Control Policy Act.