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DC Code § 44-1051.10 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 10A - Nurse Staffing Agencies|§ 44-1051.10. Change in ownership or operation

A nurse staffing agency shall notify the Department of any change in ownership, or in business name, address, telephone number, or responsible party, as required by § 44-1051.04, no later than 30 days after the change.  (March 10, 2004, D.C. Law 15-74, § 10, 50 DCR 10914.)
DC Code § 44-1051.11 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 10A - Nurse Staffing Agencies|§ 44-1051.11. Verification of credentials of nursing personnel

(a) Before initially providing any nursing personnel to a health care facility or agency for the purpose of rendering temporary nursing personnel within the District of Columbia, a nurse staffing agency shall: (1) If the nursing personnel is a Licensed Practical Nurse or a Registered Nurse, obtain verification from the Board of Nursing that the nursing personnel is currently licensed; (2) If the nursing personnel is a Certified Nurse Aide, obtain verification from the Department that the nursing personnel is currently certified and is not listed on the Nurse Aide Abuse Registry; and (3) Compare the information obtained pursuant to paragraphs (1) or (2) of this subsection with a government-issued photographic identification document furnished by the nursing personnel, and ascertain that the information refers to that nursing personnel. (b) On or before the date on which nursing personnel provided by a nurse staffing agency must obtain renewal of his or her license or certification to remain licensed or certified, the nurse staffing agency shall verify that the nursing personnel provided has obtained such renewal by obtaining verification of that fact from the Board of Nursing for a Licensed Practical Nurse and Registered Nurse, and from the Department for a Certified Nurse Aide. (c) A nurse staffing agency shall create and retain written documentation of the verification processes performed pursuant to subsections (a) and (b) of this section.  (March 10, 2004, D.C. Law 15-74, § 11, 50 DCR 10914; June 5, 2018, D.C. Law 22-110, § 2(d), 65 DCR 3826; Mar. 16, 2021, D.C. Law 23-238, § 2(d), 67 DCR 14414.)
DC Code § 44-1051.12 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 10A - Nurse Staffing Agencies|§ 44-1051.12. Verification of credentials of aides

Before initially providing a Home Health Aide or a Personal Care Aide to a health care facility or agency for the purpose of rendering temporary home health or personal care aide personnel within the District of Columbia, a nurse staffing agency shall verify and document that the individual Home Health Aide or Personal Care Aide provided has received the necessary education and training for that position, as required by law.  (March 10, 2004, D.C. Law 15-74, § 12, 50 DCR 10914; June 5, 2018, D.C. Law 22-110, § 2(e), 65 DCR 3826; Mar. 16, 2021, D.C. Law 23-238, § 2(e), 67 DCR 14414.)
DC Code § 44-1051.13 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 10A - Nurse Staffing Agencies|§ 44-1051.13. Services by unauthorized personnel prohibited

A nurse staffing agency shall not knowingly provide nursing personnel to a health care facility or agency for the purpose of rendering temporary nursing personnel within the District of Columbia, if the nursing personnel being provided is not authorized to provide services as a Licensed Practical Nurse or as a Registered Nurse in accordance with Chapter 12 of Title 3, or is not authorized to provide services as a Certified Nurse Aide in accordance with Chapter 32 of Title 29 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations.  (March 10, 2004, D.C. Law 15-74, § 13, 50 DCR 10914; June 5, 2018, D.C. Law 22-110, § 2(f), 65 DCR 3826; Mar. 16, 2021, D.C. Law 23-238, § 2(f), 67 DCR 14414.)
DC Code § 44-1051.14 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 10A - Nurse Staffing Agencies|§ 44-1051.14. Disciplinary reporting requirements

(a) If a nurse staffing agency knows of an action taken by, or of a condition affecting the fitness to practice of, a Licensed Practical Nurse or a Registered Nurse provided by that agency that might be grounds for enforcement or disciplinary action under Chapter 12 of Title 3, the agency shall report the action or condition to the Board, with the exception that an agency is not required under this section to make a report that would be in violation of any federal or District of Columbia law concerning the confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse treatment records. (b) If a nurse staffing agency terminates a Certified Nurse Aide due to unsafe practice pursuant to Chapter 12 of Title 3 or Chapter 32 of Title 29 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations, the agency shall report the action to the Board within 10 days of the termination.  (March 10, 2004, D.C. Law 15-74, § 14, 50 DCR 10914; June 5, 2018, D.C. Law 22-110, § 2(g), 65 DCR 3826.)
DC Code § 44-1051.15 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 10A - Nurse Staffing Agencies|§ 44-1051.15. Operational procedures

A nurse staffing agency shall develop, document, and implement procedures for: (1) Selecting nursing personnel to be provided by the agency; (2) Verifying and documenting the credentials of nursing personnel to be provided by the agency; (3) Verifying employment references furnished to the agency by nursing personnel; (4) Assessing, verifying, and documenting the clinical experience and competency of nursing personnel before providing them; (5) Selecting persons to be provided as Home Health Aides or Personal Care Aides, if the agency engages in providing those kinds of personnel; (6) Verifying and documenting the education and training of Home Health Aides or Personal Care Aides, if the agency engages in providing those kinds of personnel; (7) Tracking, responding to, and acting on complaints; (8) Reporting to the Board an action taken by, or a condition affecting the fitness to practice of, a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse provided by the agency that might be grounds for enforcement or disciplinary action under Chapter 12 of Title 3, and reporting to the Department an action taken by a Certified Nurse Aide provided by the agency that might be grounds for listing the individual on the Nurse Aide Abuse Registry; (9) Verifying and documenting that nursing personnel, Home Health Aides, and Personal Care Aides provided by the agency are in satisfactory health, and have received all health testing and immunizations recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or otherwise required by law or requested by the client, before being provided to a health care facility or agency; and (10) Verifying and documenting that nursing personnel, Home Health Aides, and Personal Care Aides provided by the agency have satisfactorily completed all drug screening and all background checks required by law, including subchapter II of Chapter 5 of Title 44 and Chapter 47 of Title 22 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations, or requested by the client, before being provided to a health care facility or agency.  (March 10, 2004, D.C. Law 15-74, § 15, 50 DCR 10914; June 5, 2018, D.C. Law 22-110, § 2(h), 65 DCR 3826; Mar. 16, 2021, D.C. Law 23-238, § 2(g), 67 DCR 14414.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 44-1051.16.
DC Code § 44-1051.16 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 10A - Nurse Staffing Agencies|§ 44-1051.16. Inspections and enforcement

(a) To verify compliance with this chapter or with regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter, the Department is authorized to conduct inspections of a nurse staffing agency’s offices and operations, and to obtain records and other documentation from a nurse staffing agency. (b) In the course of conducting an inspection of a nurse staffing agency, the Department shall investigate: (1) Whether all of the nursing personnel provided by the agency to health care facilities or agencies, for the purpose of rendering temporary nursing personnel within the District of Columbia are currently licensed by the Board or certified by the Department, as required; and (2) Whether the nurse staffing agency has developed, documented, and implemented the procedures required by § 44-1051.15. (c) If the Department ascertains that any of the nursing personnel provided by a nurse staffing agency are not licensed or certified, as required, or that the agency has not developed, documented, and implemented the procedures required by § 44-1051.15, the Department shall take such corrective or enforcement action authorized by this chapter or by regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter as it deems appropriate.  (March 10, 2004, D.C. Law 15-74, § 16, 50 DCR 10914; June 5, 2018, D.C. Law 22-110, § 2(i), 65 DCR 3826; Mar. 16, 2021, D.C. Law 23-238, § 2(h), 67 DCR 14414.)
DC Code § 44-1051.17 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 10A - Nurse Staffing Agencies|§ 44-1051.17. Rules

The Mayor shall issue rules to implement the provisions of this chapter, including the establishment of: (1) Fees; (2) Procedures for license application, issuance, and renewal; (3) Procedures for regulation of nurse staffing agencies located outside the District of Columbia; (4) Requirements for maintenance of documentation and for submission of documentation to the Department; (5) Minimum standards for operation and continued licensure of nurse staffing agencies; and (6) Enforcement and hearing procedures.  (March 10, 2004, D.C. Law 15-74, § 17, 50 DCR 10914.)  Delegation of Authority Delegation of Authority Pursuant to D.C. Law 15-74, the “Nursing Staffing Agency Act of 2003”, see Mayor’s Order 2004-83, May 21, 2004 ( 51 DCR 5837).
DC Code § 44-1051.18 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 10A - Nurse Staffing Agencies|§ 44-1051.18. Sanctions

Civil fines, penalties, and related costs may be imposed against a nurse staffing agency for the violation of any provision of this chapter, of any regulation promulgated pursuant to this chapter, or of any other applicable District of Columbia or federal law. Procedures for adjudication and enforcement, and applicable fines, penalties, and costs, shall be those established by or pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2.  (March 10, 2004, D.C. Law 15-74, § 18, 50 DCR 10914.)
DC Code § 44-1151 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 11A - Stroke System of Care. [Repealed]|§ 44-1151. Definitions. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Mar. 10, 2015, D.C. Law 20-185, § 2, 61 DCR 12103; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, § 7204, 65 DCR 9388.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) repeal of this chapter, see § 7204 of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-458, Oct. 3, 2018, 65 DCR 11212).   For temporary (90 days) repeal of this chapter, see § 7204 of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-434, July 30, 2018, 65 DCR 8200).
DC Code § 44-1152 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 11A - Stroke System of Care. [Repealed]|§ 44-1152. ASRH, PSC, and CSC; designation. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Mar. 10, 2015, D.C. Law 20-185, § 3, 61 DCR 12103; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, § 7204, 65 DCR 9388.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) repeal of this chapter, see § 7204 of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-458, Oct. 3, 2018, 65 DCR 11212).   For temporary (90 days) repeal of this chapter, see § 7204 of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-434, July 30, 2018, 65 DCR 8200).
DC Code § 44-1153 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 11A - Stroke System of Care. [Repealed]|§ 44-1153. ASRH, PSC, and CSC; suspension and revocation. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Mar. 10, 2015, D.C. Law 20-185, § 4, 61 DCR 12103; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, § 7204, 65 DCR 9388.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) repeal of this chapter, see § 7204 of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-458, Oct. 3, 2018, 65 DCR 11212).   For temporary (90 days) repeal of this chapter, see § 7204 of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-434, July 30, 2018, 65 DCR 8200).
DC Code § 44-1154 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 11A - Stroke System of Care. [Repealed]|§ 44-1154. Information about the ASRH, PSC, or CSC. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Mar. 10, 2015, D.C. Law 20-185, § 5, 61 DCR 12103; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, § 7204, 65 DCR 9388.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) repeal of this chapter, see § 7204 of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-458, Oct. 3, 2018, 65 DCR 11212).   For temporary (90 days) repeal of this chapter, see § 7204 of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-434, July 30, 2018, 65 DCR 8200).
DC Code § 44-1155 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 11A - Stroke System of Care. [Repealed]|§ 44-1155. Pre-hospital care protocol and training. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Mar. 10, 2015, D.C. Law 20-185, § 6, 61 DCR 12103; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, § 7204, 65 DCR 9388.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) repeal of this chapter, see § 7204 of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-458, Oct. 3, 2018, 65 DCR 11212).   For temporary (90 days) repeal of this chapter, see § 7204 of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-434, July 30, 2018, 65 DCR 8200).
DC Code § 44-1156 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 11A - Stroke System of Care. [Repealed]|§ 44-1156. Continuous improvement in quality of care. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Mar. 10, 2015, D.C. Law 20-185, § 7, 61 DCR 12103; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, § 7204, 65 DCR 9388.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) repeal of this chapter, see § 7204 of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-458, Oct. 3, 2018, 65 DCR 11212).   For temporary (90 days) repeal of this chapter, see § 7204 of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-434, July 30, 2018, 65 DCR 8200).
DC Code § 44-1157 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 11A - Stroke System of Care. [Repealed]|§ 44-1157. Confidentiality; public information. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Mar. 10, 2015, D.C. Law 20-185, § 8, 61 DCR 12103; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, § 7204, 65 DCR 9388.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) repeal of this chapter, see § 7204 of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-458, Oct. 3, 2018, 65 DCR 11212).   For temporary (90 days) repeal of this chapter, see § 7204 of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-434, July 30, 2018, 65 DCR 8200).
DC Code § 44-1158 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 11A - Stroke System of Care. [Repealed]|§ 44-1158. Rules. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Mar. 10, 2015, D.C. Law 20-185, § 9, 61 DCR 12103; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, § 7204, 65 DCR 9388.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) repeal of this chapter, see § 7204 of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-458, Oct. 3, 2018, 65 DCR 11212).   For temporary (90 days) repeal of this chapter, see § 7204 of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-434, July 30, 2018, 65 DCR 8200).
DC Code § 44-1159 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 11A - Stroke System of Care. [Repealed]|§ 44-1159. Applicability. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Mar. 10, 2015, D.C. Law 20-185, § 10, 61 DCR 12103; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, § 7204, 65 DCR 9388.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) repeal of this chapter, see § 7204 of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-458, Oct. 3, 2018, 65 DCR 11212).   For temporary (90 days) repeal of this chapter, see § 7204 of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-434, July 30, 2018, 65 DCR 8200).
DC Code § 44-1201 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 12 - Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention|§ 44-1201. Definitions

(1) “District” means the District of Columbia. (2) “Drug” means any of the controlled substances enumerated in § 48-902.04, 48-902.06, 48-902.08, 48-902.10, or 48-902.12. (3) “Mayor” means the Mayor of the District of Columbia. (4) “Qualified health professional” means a person licensed to practice in the District as a physician, psychiatrist, registered nurse, or independent clinical social worker, pursuant to Chapter 12 of Title 3. (5) “Resident” means any person who lives in the District voluntarily and not for a temporary purpose and has no intention of presently removing himself or herself from the District. Temporary absence from the District, with subsequent returns to the District, or intent to return when the purposes of the absence have been accomplished shall not interrupt continuity of residence. For the purposes of this chapter, residency shall not depend upon the reason that the individual entered the District except that it may bear on whether he or she is in the District for a temporary purpose. (6) “Substance abuse” means a pattern of pathological use of a drug or alcohol that causes impairment in social or occupational functioning or produces physiological dependency evidenced by physical tolerance or physical symptoms when the drug or alcohol is not used. (7) “Treatment facility” means the substance abuse treatment facility established pursuant to § 44-1203.  (Mar. 15, 1990, D.C. Law 8-80, § 2, 36 DCR 8469.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 32-1601. Delegation of Authority Delegation of authority pursuant to D.C. Law 8-80, the “D.C. Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention Act of 1989.”, see Mayor’s Order 91-96, June 5, 1991. Delegation of authority pursuant to D.C. Law 8-80, the “District of Columbia Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention Act of 1989”, see Mayor’s Order 98-87, May 29, 1998 ( 45 DCR 3981).
DC Code § 44-1202 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 12 - Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention|§ 44-1202. Eligibility for treatment for substance abuse

(a) Each District resident who meets the requirements of this section shall be eligible for treatment for substance abuse at the treatment facility, regardless of his or her ability to pay, subject to the restriction in § 44-1208, if the resident: (1) Applies for treatment or is referred for treatment by a court of competent jurisdiction; and (2) Has been examined by a qualified health professional who has determined that the individual needs treatment for substance abuse in a nonhospital residential setting. (b) Any minor, pregnant woman, or the parent, guardian, or other person who has legal custody of a minor and who meets the requirements of this section shall have priority for admission to the treatment facility over any single adult who does not have a minor child. (c) The determination of an individual’s need for treatment may be made by a qualified health professional on duty at the treatment facility or by any other qualified health professional who has examined the individual prior to the individual’s application or referral for admission.  (Mar. 15, 1990, D.C. Law 8-80, § 3, 36 DCR 8469.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 32-1602.
DC Code § 44-1203 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 12 - Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention|§ 44-1203. Establishment of substance abuse treatment facility

(a) Within one year from March 15, 1990, the Mayor shall establish a comprehensive substance abuse treatment facility to provide residential and outpatient treatment for persons who suffer from substance abuse, regardless of a person’s ability to pay. (b) The treatment facility shall be under the management of a director who shall be a qualified health professional appointed by the Mayor. (c) The treatment facility shall have an initial space and staff capacity to admit at least 250 individuals for inpatient treatment and provide appropriate follow-up treatment on an outpatient basis, except that a minimum of 150 additional beds shall be authorized if federal funds are available to fund the additional beds. The treatment facility subsequently shall be expanded based upon the need and the availability of funds. (d) The treatment facility shall be centrally managed, but may be physically located at more than one site, if the director determines that separate sites are necessary to provide the most effective treatment. (e) The treatment facility shall be subject to the certification requirements established by § 44-1204.  (Mar. 15, 1990, D.C. Law 8-80, § 4, 36 DCR 8469.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 32-1603. Section References This section is referenced in § 44-1201, § 44-1203.01, and § 44-1207.
DC Code § 44-1203.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 12 - Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention|§ 44-1203.01. Privatization of residential substance abuse treatment

(a) Notwithstanding any provision of § 44-1203, the Mayor shall contract out the operation of the substance abuse Residential Short Stay and Detoxification Facilities programs that are currently operated by the Addiction, Prevention, and Recovery Administration (“APRA”) and, when appropriate, priority shall be given to locating such facilities on the campus of the D.C. General Hospital. The affected employees of APRA shall be given the opportunity to compete in this privatization, which shall be carried out in accordance with § 2-352.05. (b) Any amount of funding necessary for costs of severance pay related to the contracting out of the operation of the substance abuse Residential Short Stay and Detoxification Facilities program shall be paid from the administrative costs of the Addiction, Prevention, and Recovery Administration. No money for severance pay related to the contracting out shall be taken from any program funding allocated for substance abuse treatment services, including the $3 million increase allocated by the Council for community based substance abuse treatment services.  (Mar. 15, 1990, D.C. Law 8-80, § 4a, 36 DCR 8469; as added Oct. 20, 1999, D.C. Law 13-38, § 1702, 46 DCR 6373; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-171, § 218, 59 DCR 6190.)  Effect of Amendments The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-171 substituted “in accordance with § 2-352.05” for “in accordance with §§ 2-301.05b and 2-301.05c” in (a). Emergency Legislation For temporary (90-day) authorization of citation of section, see § 1701 of the Service Improvement and Fiscal Year 2000 Budget Support Emergency Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-110, July 28, 1999, 46 DCR 6320). For temporary (90-day) addition of section, see § 1702 of the Service Improvement and Fiscal Year 2000 Budget Support Emergency Act of 1999 (D.C. Act 13-110, July 28, 1999, 46 DCR 6320). Short Title Section 1701 of D.C. Law 13-38 provided: “This title may be cited as the ‘Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention Amendment Act of 1999’.”