West Virginia Code of State Rules
Agency 69 - Health And Human Resources
Title 69 - LEGISLATIVE RULE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN RESOURCES
Series 69-06 - Nurse Aide Abuse and Neglect Registry
Section 69-6-5 - Investigations

Universal Citation: 69 WV Code of State Rules 69-6-5

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 38, September 20, 2024

5.1. The Nurse Aide Program shall review the facilities' immediate and follow-up reports of abuse, neglect or misappropriation of property and assign an OHFLAC surveyor to investigate when applicable.

5.2. The investigation process may include one or more of the following elements:

5.2.a. A visit to the facility;

5.2.b. A private interview with the resident;

5.2.c. Observation of the resident within the facility environment;

5.2.d. Examination of the resident's medical and other records, and any other relevant documents, including incident reports;

5.2.e. Assessment of the resident's physical and mental functioning level;

5.2.f. Examination of any documents prepared by the facility that relate to the alleged incident or the facility's investigation of the incident;

5.2.g. Evaluation of the nature, extent, and cause or causes of the injury or harm suffered by the resident;

5.2.h. Interviews with any potential witnesses who may possess information related to the issues;

5.2.i. An interview with the alleged perpetrator; and

5.2.J. An evaluation of the environment and the risks of physical or emotional injury or harm.

5.3. After completion of the investigation, the OHFLAC surveyor shall complete a report and submit it to the Nurse Aide Program.

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