West Virginia Code of State Rules
Agency 4 - Chiropractic Examiners
Title 4 - LEGISLATIVE RULE WEST VIRGINIA BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS
Series 4-01 - Regulation of Chiropractic Practice
Section 4-1-4 - Duties of a Licensee

1-4.1.a.1. A description of the patient's chief complaint;

1-4.1.a.2. A history which includes any significant events related to the chief complaint;

1-4.1.a.3. A record of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including: an examination and results of that examination, a diagnosis; a plan of care; including all therapeutic modalities utilized; frequency of treatment; any changes in the plan of care; as well as the reasons for changes; and a record of the patient's response to treatment; and

1-4-1.a.4. A record of standing orders for delegated procedures as a written protocol to be used by chiropractic assistants.

1-4.1.a.5. A licensee shall release copies of medical records within 10 days of receipt of a written request from the patient.

1-4.1.b.1. Produces x-rays of diagnostic quality;

1-4.1.b.2. Uses appropriate shielding and collimation;

1-4.1.b.3. Exposes patients to radiation based on clinical necessity as documented by the patient's record;

1-4.1.b.4. Produces written interpretation of x-rays, that are part of the patient's record, and demonstrative of competence in reading films; and

1-4.1.b.5. Uses equipment that meets Board and manufacturer's specifications for safety and use and that is properly maintained.

1-4.1.c.1. Applies therapeutic modalities properly;

1-4.1.c.2. Applies a modality that is appropriate for the treatment of the patient as documented by the patient record; and

1-4.1.c.3. Provides Case Management that is supported by the patient's record.