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Home » US Law » 2022 West Virginia Code » Chapter 27. Mentally Ill Persons » Article 1A. Department of Health » §27-1A-6. Division of Professional Services; Powers and Duties of Supervisor; Liaison With Other State Agencies

There is a Division of Professional Services established in the Department of Mental Health. The supervisor of this division shall assist the director in the operation of the programs or services of the department and shall be a qualified psychiatrist.

The supervisor of this division has the following powers and duties:

(1) To develop professional standards, provide supervision of state hospitals, analyze hospital programs and inspect individual hospitals.