W. Va. Code R. § 69-12-14

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 45, November 8, 2024

Section 69-12-14 - Staff Training and Credentialing

14.1. Each OBMAT program shall ensure that all physicians, physician assistants, advanced practice registered nurses, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, counselors, psychologists, marriage, and family therapists, social workers, and other licensed or certified professional care providers comply with the credentialing requirements of their respective professions, obtain and maintain a current license, and complete all continuing education requirements of the licensing board, W. Va. Code §16-5Y-5(d) and this rule.

14.2. Clinical staff of an OBMAT program may include employees, independent contractors, or both. The OBMAT program shall be responsible for ensuring that staff and contractors comply with all provisions of this rule. All clinical staff members and volunteers shall complete initial and continuing education and training that is specific to their job function, their interactions with patients, the pharmacotherapies to be used at the program, and the patient populations to be served.

14.3. Each OBMAT program shall maintain confidential individual personnel files for every clinical staff member or volunteer, that shall contain, at a minimum:

14.3.1. The application for employment, contract, or request to work as a volunteer;

14.3.2. Documentation of the date of employment;

14.3.3. Identifying information and emergency contacts;

14.3.4. Documentation of completion of program orientation, internal training, and a copy of the practitioner's active license;

14.3.5. Documentation of all licenses, certifications, or other credentials;

14.3.6. Documentation relating to performance evaluation, supervision of job performance, disciplinary actions, and termination summaries; and

14.3.7. Detailed job descriptions.

14.4. The OBMAT program shall have a policy that delineates procedures governing disciplinary actions and non-voluntary termination of staff or volunteers.

W. Va. Code R. § 69-12-14