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Ex. WV-045 Order Primary source read

Executive Order 61-20

Prohibition of visitation by the general public in all OHFLAC-regulated nursing homes except compassionate care

Governor Jim Justice · West Virginia (State)

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Jurisdiction
West Virginia
Level
State
Authority
W. Va. Code 15-5-6 and 15-5-1
Issued
2020-08-12 Aug. 12, 2020
Effective
2020-08-13 12:01 a.m. (read as 2020-08-13)
End
Administered through the OHFLAC reopening phases (Ex. WV-080); formally terminated 12:01 a.m. Apr. 20, 2021 (EO 12-21) (read as 2021-04-20)
In force
Aug. 13, 2020 to Apr. 20, 2021
Quarters
2020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2
Limitation types
Health care orders
Addressees
  • all nursing homes regulated by OHFLAC
  • the visiting public
Functions reached
  • VS visitation
  • RS residential care
  • CB families
  • CR clergy and counselor visitation
Collection
West Virginia WV

Operative words

visitation by the general public, except in cases of compassionate care due to end of life or deteriorating physical and/or mental health, shall be prohibited in all nursing homes regulated by the Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification under the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources.

Enforcement

OHFLAC licensure

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