West Virginia Code of State Rules
Agency 69 - Health And Human Resources
Title 69 - LEGISLATIVE RULE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN RESOURCES
Series 69-11 - Medication-Assisted Treatment - Opioid Treatment Programs
Section 69-11-4 - State Oversight Authority; Powers and Duties

Universal Citation: 69 WV Code of State Rules 69-11-4

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

4.1. The Secretary has designated the Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification (OHFLAC) within the Department of Health and Human Resources to act as the state oversight agency, as that agency is defined in this rule. OHFLAC shall provide regulatory oversight, licensing and inspection of MAT programs.

4.2. The powers and duties of the state oversight agency include, but are not limited to, the following:

4.2.a. Develop and implement rules and standards regarding the licensure and oversight of MAT programs;

4.2.b. Accept applications and fees for licensure of MAT programs and conduct all necessary reviews, inspections or investigations in order to determine whether a license should be issued;

4.2.c. Issue initial, amended and renewed licenses to a MAT program upon a determination that the program is qualified;

4.2.d. Perform both scheduled and unscheduled site visits to MAT programs when necessary and appropriate;

4.2.e. Monitor the activities of all MAT programs to ensure compliance with all state and federal requirements;

4.2.f. Receive and act upon complaints;

4.2.g. Inspect allegations of rule or regulation violations, unauthorized activities or other conduct that may affect the health, safety or well-being of patients or employees of a MAT program;

4.2.h. Assist a MAT program in developing a plan of correction in order to correct any noted violations or deficiencies;

4.2.i. Deny, revoke or suspend the license of a MAT program in accordance with the applicable administrative proceedings; and

4.2.j. Perform all other necessary actions related to the licensing, monitoring, investigating and oversight of MAT programs.

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