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WV Code § 30-3C-3 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 3C. Health Care Peer Review Organization Protection|§30-3C-3. Confidentiality of Records

(a) Any document prepared by or on behalf of a health care provider for the purpose of improving the quality, delivery, or efficiency of health care or for the purpose of credentialing or reviewing health care providers is confidential and privileged and shall not be subject to discovery in a civil action or administrative proceeding. Such documents include, without limitation:(1) Nursing home, as referred to in §55-7B-6(e) of this code, incident or event reports, except reports pertaining to the plaintiff of that civil action, or reports of same or similar incidents within a reasonable time frame of the events at issue in the civil action, containing only factual information, but excluding personal identification information;(2) Documents related to review organization proceedings for hiring, disciplining, terminating, credentialing, issuing staff privileges, renewing staff privileges, or alleged misconduct of a health care provider;(3) Review organization documents;(4) Quality control and performance improvement documents; (5) Documents satisfying regulatory obligations related to quality assurance and performance improvement; and(6) Reviews, audits, and recommendations of consultants or other persons or entities engaged in the performance of peer review.(b) A person who testifies before a review organization, or who is a member of a review organization, shall not be required to testify regarding, or be asked about, his or her testimony before such review organization, deliberations of the review organization, or opinions formed as a result of the review organizations proceedings. A person who testifies before a review organization, or who is a member of a review organization, shall not be prevented from testifying in court or an administrative hearing as to matters within his or her personal knowledge.(c) All peer review proceedings, communications, and documents of a review organization and all records developed or obtained during an investigation conducted pursuant to §30-3-1 et seq., §30-3E-1 et seq., and/or §30-14-1 et seq. of this code shall be confidential and privileged and shall not be subject to discovery in any civil action or administrative proceeding: Provided, That an individual may be given access to any document that was used as the basis for an adverse professional review action against him or her, subject to such protective order as may be appropriate to maintain the confidentiality of the information contained therein. Privilege is not deemed to be waived unless the review organization executes a written waiver authorizing the release of such peer review proceedings, communications, or documents.(d) Nothing in this section limits the disclosure of peer review proceedings, communications, and documents by a review organization or a health care facility to a medical licensing board pursuant to the provisions of §30-3-1 et seq. and §30-14-1 et seq. of this code.
WV Code § 30-3C-4 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 3C. Health Care Peer Review Organization Protection|§30-3C-4. Liability for Court Costs and Attorney Fees in Certain Civil Actions

Any party or parties who institute an action as a result of a peer review may be liable for court costs and reasonable attorney's fees, if the defendant substantially prevails and if the action, or the plaintiff's conduct during the litigation of the action, was frivolous, unreasonable, without foundation, or in bad faith.
WV Code § 30-3C-5 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 3C. Health Care Peer Review Organization Protection|§30-3C-5. Original Source; Waivers; Further Proceedings

Information available from original sources are not to be construed as immune from discovery or use in any civil action merely because they were included in any report or analysis related to improving the quality, delivery, or efficiency of health care or for the purpose of credentialing or reviewing health care providers. Documents contained in peer review files are not discoverable on the basis that they were not created as part of the peer review process; rather, the document must be produced from the original source: Provided, That if the party seeking production can show that obtaining source documents will be unduly burdensome, the court may, in its discretion, order production of the nonprivileged documents contained in the peer review file.
WV Code § 30-3D-1 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 3D. Physician Health Programs|§30-3D-1. Definitions

For the purposes of this article, the following words and terms have the meanings ascribed to them, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.(1) "Boards" mean the West Virginia Board of Medicine and Board of Osteopathy.(2) "Major mental illness" means a diagnosis of a mental disorder within the axis of psychotic or affective or mood, or alcohol or chemical abuse, or alcohol or chemical dependency, as stipulated in the International Code of Diagnosis.(3) "Physician and physician assistant" mean those health care professionals licensed by the West Virginia Board of Medicine or the West Virginia Board of Osteopathy.(4) "Podiatrist" means those individuals licensed by the West Virginia Board of Medicine to undertake the practice of podiatry.(5) "Qualifying illness" means the diagnosis of alcohol or substance abuse or alcohol or substance dependency or major mental illness.
WV Code § 30-3D-3 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 3D. Physician Health Programs|§30-3D-3. Discretionary Authority of Boards to Designate Programs

The West Virginia Board of Medicine and the West Virginia Board of Osteopathy have the sole discretion to designate physician health programs for licensees of the respective boards and no provision of this article may be construed to entitle any physician, podiatrist or physician assistant to the creation or designation of a physician health program for any individual qualifying illness or group of qualifying illnesses.
WV Code § 30-3E-1 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 3E. Physician Assistants Practice Act|§30-3E-1. Definitions

As used in this article:"Approved program" means an educational program for physician assistants approved and accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant or its successor. Prior to 2001, approval and accreditation would have been by either the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation or the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs."Boards" means the West Virginia Board of Medicine and the West Virginia Board of Osteopathic Medicine."Chronic condition" means a condition which lasts three months or more, generally cannot be prevented by vaccines, can be controlled but not cured by medication, and does not generally disappear. These conditions include, but are not limited to, arthritis, asthma, cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, epilepsy and seizures, and obesity."Collaborating physician" means a doctor of medicine, osteopathy, or podiatry fully licensed, by the appropriate board in this state, without restriction or limitation, who collaborates with physician assistants. "Collaboration" means overseeing the activities of the medical services rendered by a physician assistant. Constant physical presence of the collaborating physician is not required as long as the collaborating physician and physician assistant are, or can be, easily in contact with one another by telecommunication. Collaboration does not require the personal presence of the collaborating physician at the place or places where services are rendered."Endorsement" means a summer camp or volunteer endorsement authorized under this article."Health care facility" means any licensed hospital, nursing home, extended care facility, state health or mental institution, clinic, or physician office."License" means a license issued by either of the boards pursuant to the provisions of this article."Licensee" means a person licensed pursuant to the provisions of this article."Physician" means a doctor of allopathic or osteopathic medicine who is fully licensed pursuant to the provisions of either 30-3-1 et seq. or 30-14-1 et seq. of this code to practice medicine and surgery in this state."Physician assistant" means a person who meets the qualifications set forth in this article and is licensed pursuant to this article to practice medicine with a collaborating physician."Practice notification" means a written notice to the appropriate licensing board that a physician assistant will practice in collaboration with one or more collaborating physicians in the state of West Virginia.
WV Code § 30-3E-2 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 3E. Physician Assistants Practice Act|§30-3E-2. Powers and Duties of the Boards

In addition to the powers and duties set forth in this code for the boards, the boards shall:(1) Establish the requirements for licenses and temporary licenses pursuant to this article;(2) Establish the procedures for submitting, approving, and rejecting applications for licenses and temporary licenses;(3) Propose rules for legislative approval in accordance with the provisions of 29A-3-1 et seq. of this code to implement the provisions of this article;(4) Compile and publish an annual report that includes a list of currently licensed physician assistants and their primary practice locations in the state; and(5) Take all other actions necessary and proper to effectuate the purposes of this article.
WV Code § 30-3E-3 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 3E. Physician Assistants Practice Act|§30-3E-3. Rulemaking

(a) The boards shall propose rules for legislative approval in accordance with the provisions of 29A-3-1 et seq. of this code to implement the provisions of this article, including:(1) The extent to which physician assistants may practice in this state;(2) The extent to which physician assistants may pronounce death;(3) Requirements for licenses and temporary licenses;(4) Requirements for practice notifications;(5) Requirements for continuing education;(6) Conduct of a licensee for which discipline may be imposed;(7) The eligibility and extent to which a physician assistant may prescribe, including: A state formulary classifying those categories of drugs which may not be prescribed by a physician assistant, including, but not limited to, Schedules I and II of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, antineoplastics, radiopharmaceuticals, and general anesthetics: Provided, That a physician assistant or an advanced practice registered nurse may prescribe no more than a three-day supply, without refill, of a drug listed in the Uniform Controlled Substances Act as a Schedule II drug. Drugs listed under Schedule III shall be limited to a 30-day supply without refill. In addition to the above referenced provisions and restrictions and pursuant to a practice notification as set forth in this article, the rules shall permit the prescribing of an annual supply of any drug, with the exception of controlled substances, which is prescribed for the treatment of a chronic condition, other than chronic pain management. For the purposes of this section, a chronic condition is a condition which lasts three months or more, generally cannot be prevented by vaccines, can be controlled but not cured by medication, and does not generally disappear. These conditions, with the exception of chronic pain, include, but are not limited to, arthritis, asthma, cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, epilepsy and seizures, and obesity; (8) A fee schedule; and(9) Any other rules necessary to effectuate the provisions of this article.(b) The boards may propose emergency rules pursuant to 29A-3-1 et seq. of this code to ensure conformity with this article.
WV Code § 30-3E-4 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 3E. Physician Assistants Practice Act|§30-3E-4. License to Practice as a Physician Assistant

(a) A person seeking licensure as a physician assistant shall apply to the Board of Medicine or to the Board of Osteopathic Medicine. The appropriate board shall issue a license to practice as a physician assistant with the collaboration of that boards licensed physicians or podiatrists.(b) A license may be granted to a person who:(1) Files a complete application;(2) Pays the applicable fees;(3) Demonstrates to the boards satisfaction that he or she:(A) Obtained a baccalaureate or masters degree from an accredited program of instruction for physician assistants;(B) Prior to July 1, 1994, graduated from an approved program of instruction in primary health care or surgery; or(C) Prior to July 1, 1983, was certified by the Board of Medicine as a physician assistant then classified as Type B;(4) Has passed the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination administered by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants;(5) Has a current certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants or has a current license in good standing from a state that does not require a physician assistant to maintain national certification; (6) Is mentally and physically able to engage safely in practice as a physician assistant;(7) Has not had a physician assistant license, certification, or registration in any jurisdiction suspended or revoked;(8) Is not currently subject to any limitation, restriction, suspension, revocation, or discipline concerning a physician assistant license, certification, or registration in any jurisdiction: Provided, That if a board is made aware of any problems with a physician assistant license, certification, or registration and agrees to issue a license, certification, or registration notwithstanding the provisions of this subdivision or subdivision (7) of this subsection;(9) Is of good moral character; and(10) Has fulfilled any other requirement specified by the appropriate board.(c) A board may deny an application for a physician assistant license to any applicant determined to be unqualified by the board.
WV Code § 30-3E-5 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 3E. Physician Assistants Practice Act|§30-3E-5. Temporary License

(a) A temporary license may be issued by the boards to a person applying for a license under this article, if the person meets all of the qualifications for a license but is awaiting the next scheduled meeting of the board for action upon his or her application.(b) The temporary license expires six months after issuance or after the board acts, whichever is earlier.
WV Code § 30-3E-6 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 3E. Physician Assistants Practice Act|§30-3E-6. License Renewal Requirements

(a) A licensee shall renew biennially, on a schedule established by the appropriate licensing board, by submitting:(1) A complete renewal application;(2) The renewal fee; and(3) An attestation that all continuing education requirements for the reporting period have been met.(b) If a licensee fails to timely renew his or her license, then the license automatically expires.
WV Code § 30-3E-9 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 3E. Physician Assistants Practice Act|§30-3E-9. Practice Requirements

(a) A physician assistant may not practice independent of a collaborating physician. (b) A physician assistant may practice in collaboration with physicians in any practice setting pursuant to a practice notification which has been filed with, and activated by, the appropriate board in accordance with 30-3E-10a of this code: Provided, That a physician assistant who is currently practicing in collaboration with physicians pursuant to a practice agreement which was authorized by a board prior to June 1, 2021, may continue to practice under that authorization until the practice agreement terminates or until June 1, 2022, whichever is sooner.(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of this code to the contrary, and to the degree permitted by federal law, physician assistants shall be considered providers and shall not be reimbursed at rates lower than other providers who render similar health services by health insurers as well as health plans operated or paid for by the state.
WV Code § 30-3E-10 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 3E. Physician Assistants Practice Act|§30-3E-10. Practice Agreement Requirements

[Repealed.]
WV Code § 30-3E-10a (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 3E. Physician Assistants Practice Act|§30-3E-10a. Practice Notification Requirements

(a) Before a licensed physician assistant may practice in collaboration with physicians, the physician assistant and a health care facility shall: (1) File a practice notification with the appropriate licensing board;(2) Pay the applicable fee; and(3) Receive written notice from the appropriate licensing board that the practice notification is complete and active.(b) The licensing boards shall promulgate emergency rules to establish the content and criteria for submission of practice notifications.(c) A physician assistant shall notify the board, in writing, within 10 days of the termination of a practice notification. Failure to provide timely notice of the termination constitutes unprofessional conduct and disciplinary proceedings may be instituted by the appropriate licensing board.
WV Code § 30-3E-11 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 3E. Physician Assistants Practice Act|§30-3E-11. Collaboration With Physician Assistants

(a) Unless otherwise prohibited by a health care facility, a physician who practices medicine or podiatry at a health care facility may collaborate with any physician assistant who holds an active practice notification with the same facility. (b) When collaborating with physician assistants, collaborating physicians shall observe, direct, and evaluate the physician assistants work, records, and practices as necessary for appropriate and meaningful collaboration.(c) A health care facility is only legally responsible for the actions or omissions of a physician assistant when the physician assistant is employed by or on behalf of the facility.(d) Every licensed physician assistant shall be individually responsible and liable for the care they provide. This article does not relieve physician assistants or collaborating physicians of responsibility and liability which otherwise may exist for acts and omissions occurring during collaboration.
WV Code § 30-3E-12 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 3E. Physician Assistants Practice Act|§30-3E-12. Scope of Practice

(a) A license issued to a physician assistant by the appropriate state licensing board shall authorize the physician assistant to perform medical acts commensurate with their education, training, and experience and which they are competent to perform, consistent with the rules of the boards. Medical acts include prescribing, dispensing, and administering of controlled substances, prescription drugs, or medical devices. (b) A physician assistant shall provide only those medical services for which they have been prepared by their education, training, and experience and are competent to perform, consistent with sound medical practice and that will protect the health and safety of the patient. This may occur in any health care setting, both hospital and outpatient in accordance with their practice notification.(c) A physician assistant with an active practice notification may perform medical acts and/or procedures in collaboration with physicians which are consistent with the physician assistants education, training and experience, the collaborating physicians scope of practice, and any credentialing requirements of the health care facility where the physician assistant holds an active practice notification.(d) This article does not authorize a physician assistant to perform any specific function or duty delegated by this code to those persons licensed as chiropractors, dentists, dental hygienists, optometrists, or pharmacists, or certified as nurse anesthetists.
WV Code § 30-3E-12a (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 3E. Physician Assistants Practice Act|§30-3E-12a. Physician Assistant Signatory Authority

(a) A physician assistant may provide an authorized signature, certification, stamp, verification, affidavit or endorsement on documents within the scope of their practice, including, but not limited to, the following documents:(1) Death certificates: Provided, That the physician assistant has received training on the completion of death certificates;(2) “Physician orders for life sustaining treatment”, “physician orders for scope of treatment” and “do not resuscitate” forms;(3) Handicap hunting certificates; and(4) Utility company forms requiring maintenance of utilities regardless of ability to pay.(b) A physician assistant may not sign a certificate of merit for a medical malpractice claim against a physician.
WV Code § 30-3E-13 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 3E. Physician Assistants Practice Act|§30-3E-13. Identification

(a) While practicing, a physician assistant shall wear a name tag that identifies him or her as a physician assistant.(b) A physician assistant shall keep his or her license and current practice notification available for inspection at his or her place of practice.
WV Code § 30-3E-15 (2021)
2021 West Virginia Code|Chapter 30. Professions and Occupations|Article 3E. Physician Assistants Practice Act|§30-3E-15. Summer Camp or Volunteer Endorsement — West Virginia Licensee

(a) The appropriate licensing board may grant a summer camp or volunteer endorsement to provide services at a children’s summer camp or volunteer services for a public or community event to a physician assistant who:(1) Is currently licensed by the appropriate licensing board;(2) Has no current discipline, limitations or restrictions on his or her license;(3) Has submitted a timely application; and(4) Attests that:(A) The organizers of the summer camp and public or community event have arranged for a collaborating physician to be available as needed to the physician assistant;(B) The physician assistant shall limit his or her scope of practice to medical acts which are within his or her education, training and experience; and(C) The physician assistant will not prescribe any controlled substances or legend drugs as part of his or her practice at the summer camp or public or community event.(b) A physician assistant may only receive one summer camp or volunteer endorsement annually. The endorsement is active for one specifically designated period annually, which period cannot exceed three weeks.(c) A fee cannot be assessed for the endorsement if the physician assistant is volunteering his or her services without compensation or remuneration.