HB4570 HFA DEAN 2-28 #1

Wilkinson 3909

Delegate Dean moved to amend the bill on page 1, section 30-10- 24, line 13, after the word “patient;” by striking the word “transfer” and inserting in lieu thereof the words “maintenance of”;

            On page 1, section 30-10- 24, line 17, after the word “medicine” by striking out the words “and/or technology”;

            On page 2, section 30-10- 24, line 29, after the word “of” by striking out the words “up to” and inserting in lieu thereof the words “at least”;

On page 2, section 30-10- 24, line 32, after the word “services” by inserting the words “The veterinary care professional shall perform an in person exam within the 12 months prior, and at least every 12 months thereafter, or the telehealth service shall no longer be available to the patient.”;

On page 2, section 30-10- 24, line 34, after the word “or” by striking out the words “other caretaker” and inserting in lieu thereof the words “owner’s advocate”;

On page 2, section 30-10- 24, line 34, after the word “animal” by striking out the words “agrees to follow the veterinarian’s instructions;” and inserting in lieu thereof the words “consents to the veterinarian’s treatment plan”;

On page 2, section 30-10- 24, line 39, after the word “kept” by changing the period to a comma, then beginning a new paragraph, designated paragraph (C), to read as follows: “(C) In the event of an imminent, life-threatening emergency veterinary care may be provided in this State via telehealth services without an existing veterinarian-client-patient relationship or an in-person visit within 12 months.”;

On page 3, section 30-10- 24, line 49, after the word “of” by striking out the word “telemedicine” and inserting in lieu thereof the word “telehealth”;

On page 3, section 30-10- 24, line 54, after the word “board;” by striking out the word “and”;

On page 3, section 30-10- 24, line 55, after the word “of” by striking out the word “telemedicine” and inserting in lieu thereof the word “telehealth”;

On page 3, section 30-10- 24, line 55, after the word “telemedicine” by changing the period to a semicolon, inserting the word “and”, then beginning a new paragraph, designated paragraph (D), to read as follows: “(D) Patient medical records must meet the requirements as specified in the Standards of Practice Rules.”;

On page 3, section 30-10- 24, line 62, after the word “thereunder;” by striking out the word “and”;

On page 3, section 30-10- 24, line 62, after the word “processes” by changing the period to a semicolon, inserting the word “and”, then beginning a new paragraph, designated paragraph (B), to read as follows: “(B) The standard of care for providing veterinary care in the State of West Virginia via telehealth services by a registrant or licensed veterinarian shall be the same as for in-person care.”; and

On page 3, section 30-10- 24, line 63, by changing the paragraph designation “(B)” to  “(C)”.

Adopted

Rejected