Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, an employee shall wear an identification badge when providing direct patient care. The identification badge shall be worn in a conspicuous manner so as to be visible and apparent.

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Terms Used In West Virginia Code 16-1C-2

  • Direct patient care: means health care that provides for the physical, diagnostic, emotional or rehabilitation needs of a patient or health care that involves examination, treatment or preparation for diagnostic tests or procedures. See West Virginia Code 16-1C-1
  • Employee: means an employee or contractor of a health care provider or a person who is granted privileges by a health care provider who delivers direct patient care. See West Virginia Code 16-1C-1