§16-5R-1. Name of Act

This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Alzheimer's Special Care Standards Act."

§16-5R-2. Findings and Declarations

The Legislature finds and declares that: (a) Certain nursing homes and related facilities, adult congregate living facilities, adult day care centers, hospices and adult foster homes claim to provide special care units and services for persons who have alzheimer's disease; (b) It is in the public interest to provide for the protection of consumers by […]

§16-5R-3. Definition of Alzheimer's Special Care Unit/program

For the purposes of this article, the following definitions apply: (a) "Alzheimer's disease" means a diagnosis of presenile dementia or senile dementia-Alzheimer type (SDAT), characterized by confusion, memory failure, disorientation, restlessness, agnosia, speech disturbances, inability to carry out purposeful movements and hallucinosis. (b) "Alzheimer's Special Care Unit or Program," means any facility that secures, segregates […]

§16-5R-4. Alzheimer's Special Care Disclosure Required

(a) Any facility which offers to provide or provides care for a person with alzheimer's disease through an alzheimer's special care unit or special care program shall disclose in writing the form of care or treatment that distinguishes the unit or program as being especially applicable to or suitable for such persons. The disclosure shall […]

§16-5R-5. Standards for Care; Rules

(a) The secretary shall propose rules for legislative approval in accordance with the provisions of article three, chapter twenty-nine-a of this code, setting minimum standards for the care and treatment of persons with alzheimer's disease and other dementia in facilities offering alzheimer's special care units or programs. (b) The standards established pursuant to this section […]

§16-5R-6. Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Training; Rules

(a) For the purposes of this section, "resident" means an individual receiving care or services in an adult day care facility, nursing home, assisted living facility or residential care community. (b) The Secretary shall propose rules for legislative approval in accordance with the provisions of article three, chapter twenty-nine-s of this code, setting minimum standards […]

§16-5R-7. Establishment of a Central Registry

(a) To the extent funds are available, the Governing Board of the West Virginia University shall establish an Alzheimer's Disease Registry to collect information concerning Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. The purpose of the registry shall be to provide a central database of information to assist in the development of public policy and planning. The […]