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DC Code § 7-1907 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 19 - Adult Protective Services|§ 7-1907. Ex parte temporary protection order

(a) If a petition filed in accordance with § 7-1906(a) is supported by affidavit and alleges the existence of an immediate, substantial risk of life-threatening harm to an adult who the Department has determined is in need of protective services, the court may, upon a finding of probable cause and in accordance with § 7-1906(e), grant any relief listed in § 7-1906(d) immediately and without a hearing by issuing an ex parte temporary protection order. The Attorney General shall ensure that, within 48 hours after the issuance of such an order, notice of the hearing date and copies of the petition, supporting affidavit(s), and order are served on the same parties and in the same manner described in § 7-1906(b). (b) An ex parte temporary protection order shall remain effective for such period as the court may specify until a hearing is held and the petition for a provisional protection order granted or denied pursuant to § 7-1906. The court may modify or rescind an ex parte temporary protection order upon the motion of any person and for good cause shown.  (Mar. 14, 1985, D.C. Law 5-156, § 8, 32 DCR 13; Mar. 8, 2006, D.C. Law 16-67, § 2(g), 53 DCR 40.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-2507. Section References This section is referenced in § 7-1905 and § 7-1906. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 16-67, in subsec. (a), substituted “Attorney General” for “Corporation Counsel”. Editor's Notes Delayed application of Law 5-156: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 7-1901.
DC Code § 7-1908 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 19 - Adult Protective Services|§ 7-1908. Qualified immunity for person reporting alleged abuse

Any person who reports an alleged case of abuse, neglect, self-neglect, or exploitation pursuant to § 7-1903 shall be immune from civil or criminal liability for so reporting if he, she, or it has acted in good faith.  (Mar. 14, 1985, D.C. Law 5-156, § 9, 32 DCR 13; Mar. 8, 2006, D.C. Law 16-67, § 2(h), 53 DCR 40.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-2508. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 16-67 substituted “neglect, self-neglect,” for “neglect,”. Editor's Notes Delayed application of Law 5-156: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 7-1901.
DC Code § 7-1910 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 19 - Adult Protective Services|§ 7-1910. Payment or reimbursement for cost of protective services

(a) In implementing § 7-1909(3), the Mayor may establish a sliding scale based on one’s ability to pay. No adult in need of protective services shall be denied those services because he or she is unable to pay for them or because a person (other than the adult) who is legally responsible for providing any or all of the services refuses to reimburse the District or contribute to their cost. The Attorney General may, either as part of a proceeding for a protection order or in an independent court action, seek an order directing the adult in need of protective services or person(s) legally responsible for those services to pay or reimburse the District for so much of the cost of providing protective services under this chapter as he or she is reasonably able to afford. The court, however, may not direct an adult in need of protective services to pay or reimburse the District for any of the cost of providing those services if the court orders the services over the continued objection of the adult after finding that the objection has been prompted by fear or intimidation instilled by another. (b) The Attorney General may, either as part of a proceeding for a protection order or in an independent court action, seek an order directing the person(s) responsible for an adult’s abuse, neglect, or exploitation to pay or reimburse the District for all or part of the costs associated with conducting the investigation, appointing counsel, and providing protective services in that particular case. In so doing, the Attorney General shall have the burden of proving a person’s responsibility for abuse, neglect, or exploitation by a preponderance of the evidence. Testimony of the defendant(s), and the fruits of that testimony, shall be inadmissible as evidence in a subsequent criminal trial except in a prosecution for perjury or false statement.  (Mar. 14, 1985, D.C. Law 5-156, § 11, 32 DCR 13; Mar. 8, 2006, D.C. Law 16-67, § 2(j), 53 DCR 40.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-2510. Section References This section is referenced in § 7-1906. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 16-67, in subsecs. (a) and (b), substituted “Attorney General” for “Corporation Counsel”. Editor's Notes Delayed application of Law 5-156: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 7-1901.
DC Code § 7-1911 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 19 - Adult Protective Services|§ 7-1911. Waiver of privilege

Any professional covered by the privilege established in § 14-307, who has or had as his or her client or patient the adult alleged or determined to be in need of protective services may be required, without the consent of that adult or his or her legal representative, to testify or otherwise disclose confidential information in any court proceeding held pursuant to this chapter if the judge determines that the privilege should be waived in the interest of justice.  (Mar. 14, 1985, D.C. Law 5-156, § 12, 32 DCR 13.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-2511. Editor's Notes Delayed application of Law 5-156: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 7-1901.
DC Code § 7-1913 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 19 - Adult Protective Services|§ 7-1913. Reporting to Council

The Mayor shall submit to the Council an annual report on this chapter, which shall at a minimum include the following: (1) A description of the specific actions taken to implement this chapter, including the staffing pattern and budget of the responsible administrative unit; (2) An analysis by fiscal year of: (A) The number of cases reported, investigations conducted, and reports substantiated; (B) The characteristics of both substantiated and unsubstantiated cases, including a breakdown by age, impairment, individual reporting, police involvement, services refused, and type of abuse, neglect, or exploitation involved; (C) The number of cases referred to court, the reasons for referral, their outcome, and associated court costs; (D) The type, amount, and cost of protective services provided; (E) The percentage of cost reimbursed by or recouped from 3rd parties; (F) The status of substantiated cases at the end of 90 days of services, and the average number of days of services per case; (G) The effectiveness with which government agencies and private organizations collaborate to investigate cases and administer protective services, including any proposals to improve coordination of efforts; and (H) The resources needed by the Department to conduct investigations and provide services as authorized by and required under this chapter; and (3) Any recommendations for amendments to this chapter.  (Mar. 14, 1985, D.C. Law 5-156, § 14, 32 DCR 13; Mar. 8, 2006, D.C. Law 16-67, § 2(l), 53 DCR 40.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-2513. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 16-67, in the lead-in text, substituted “The Mayor shall submit to the Council an annual” for “No later than October 1, 1987, the Mayor shall prepare and submit to the Council a”; in pars. (2)(E) and (F), deleted “and” from the end; and added pars. (2)(G) and (H). Editor's Notes Delayed application of Law 5-156: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 7-1901.
DC Code § 7-1933 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 19A - Community Health Care Financing Fund|§ 7-1933. Rand Corporation Assessment Advisory Committee

(a) There is established an advisory committee to provide oversight and review of the assessment and analysis described in § 7-1932(b)(7). The advisory committee shall consist of 5 members, 2 of whom shall be appointed by the Mayor and 3 of whom shall be appointed by the Council. (b) The advisory committee shall meet at a regular time and place to be determined by the committee. The advisory committee shall dissolve when its oversight and review role is complete.  (Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-288, § 103, 54 DCR 976; Mar. 25, 2009, D.C. Law 17-353, § 167(b), 56 DCR 1117.)  Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 17-353 validated a previously made technical correction in subsec. (a). Editor's Notes Because of the enactment of subchapter II of Chapter 36 of Title 6 subchapter II of Chapter 20 of Title 7, 2001 Ed. by D.C. Law 12-215, the preexisting text §§ 7-2001 to 7-2008, 2001 Ed. has been designated as subchapter I.
DC Code § 7-1941.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 19B - Health Care Provider Facility Expansion Program|§ 7-1941.01. Definitions. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (May 5, 2018, D.C. Law 22-97, § 2, 65 DCR 2870; Dec. 3, 2020, D.C. Law 23-149, § 7093, 67 DCR 10493.)
DC Code § 7-1941.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 19B - Health Care Provider Facility Expansion Program|§ 7-1941.02. Community Health Care Provider Expansion Program. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (May 5, 2018, D.C. Law 22-97, § 3, 65 DCR 2870; Dec. 3, 2020, D.C. Law 23-149, § 7093, 67 DCR 10493.)
DC Code § 7-1941.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 19B - Health Care Provider Facility Expansion Program|§ 7-1941.03. Community Health Care Facility Expansion Revolving Fund. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (May 5, 2018, D.C. Law 22-97, § 4, 65 DCR 2870; Dec. 3, 2020, D.C. Law 23-149, § 7093, 67 DCR 10493.)
DC Code § 7-1941.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 19B - Health Care Provider Facility Expansion Program|§ 7-1941.04. Grant administrator. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (May 5, 2018, D.C. Law 22-97, § 5, 65 DCR 2870; Dec. 3, 2020, D.C. Law 23-149, § 7093, 67 DCR 10493.)
DC Code § 7-1941.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 19B - Health Care Provider Facility Expansion Program|§ 7-1941.05. Health care provider facilities location requirements. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (May 5, 2018, D.C. Law 22-97, § 6, 65 DCR 2870; Dec. 3, 2020, D.C. Law 23-149, § 7093, 67 DCR 10493.)
DC Code § 7-1941.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 19B - Health Care Provider Facility Expansion Program|§ 7-1941.06. Loan documentation. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (May 5, 2018, D.C. Law 22-97, § 7, 65 DCR 2870; Dec. 3, 2020, D.C. Law 23-149, § 7093, 67 DCR 10493.)
DC Code § 7-1941.07 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 19B - Health Care Provider Facility Expansion Program|§ 7-1941.07. Applicability. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (May 5, 2018, D.C. Law 22-97, § 8, 65 DCR 2870; Dec. 3, 2020, D.C. Law 23-149, § 7093, 67 DCR 10493.)
DC Code § 7-2071.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 20A - Health Care Ombudsman Program|§ 7-2071.01. Definitions

For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “Accessible” means providing: (A) The program’s written materials in Spanish and English, and in other languages when required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, approved July 2, 1964 (78 Stat. 252; 42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq.) (“Title VI”), or District law; (B) Interpreters to communicate with consumers in Spanish, and in other languages when required by Title VI or District law; and (C) TTY services and other accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, approved July 26, 1990 (104 Stat. 327; 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.). (2) “Consumer” means: (A) An uninsured resident of the District, including residents enrolled in the HealthCare Alliance; or (B) An individual covered by a health benefits plan in the District. (3) “Department” means the Department of Health. (4) “District” means the District of Columbia. (5) “Health benefits plan” means a group or individual insurance policy or contract, medical or hospital service agreement, membership or subscription contract, or similar group arrangement provided by an insurer, or subcontracting facility of an insurer, or an employer for the purpose of providing, paying for, or reimbursing expenses for health-related services. The term “health benefits plan” shall include health coverage provided through a government program, including Medicaid. The term “health benefits plan” shall not include disability income or accident-only insurance. (6) “Health Care Ombudsman” or “Ombudsman” means the individual responsible for running the Health Care Ombudsman Program. (7) “Health Care Ombudsman Program” or “Ombudsman Program” means the program established by the District to counsel and assist uninsured District residents and individuals insured by health benefits plans in the District regarding matters pertaining to their health care coverage. (8) “Health care services” means items or services provided under the supervision of a physician or other person trained or licensed to render health care necessary for the prevention, care, diagnosis, or treatment of human disease, pain, injury, deformity, or other physical or mental condition, including the following: pre-admission, outpatient, inpatient, and post-discharge care; home care; physician’s care; nursing care; medical care provided by interns or residents in training; other paramedical care; ambulance service and care; bed and board; drugs; supplies; appliances; equipment; laboratory services; any form of diagnostic imaging or therapeutic radiological services; and services mandated under Chapter 31 of Title 31.  (Apr. 12, 2005, D.C. Law 15-331, § 2, 52 DCR 1981.)
DC Code § 7-2071.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 20A - Health Care Ombudsman Program|§ 7-2071.03. Program evaluation

(a) The Department shall develop criteria to be used in evaluating the performance of the Ombudsman Program. (b)(1) The Department shall obtain, biannually, an independent evaluation of the Ombudsman Program through an academic group or other independent, private-sector organization, the Office of the Inspector General, or the Office of the District of Columbia Auditor. The evaluation shall take into account: (A) The number of consumer problems handled; (B) The success in resolving the consumer problems handled; (C) Outreach and community education activities; (D) Satisfaction of consumers served by the program; and (E) The extent to which information was provided to the public and policy makers about problems faced by the consumers served. (2) The Department shall decide whether to renew contracts based on the evaluation. (3) The evaluation shall be available to the public upon request. (4) The first evaluation shall take place no later than 2 years after April 12, 2005.  (Apr. 12, 2005, D.C. Law 15-331, § 4, 52 DCR 1981.)
DC Code § 7-2071.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 20A - Health Care Ombudsman Program|§ 7-2071.04. Duties

The Ombudsman Program shall provide the following accessible services: (1) Assist consumers in resolving problems concerning health care bills, health coverage, and access to health care by referring consumers to appropriate regulatory agencies when their problems are within an agency’s jurisdiction, guiding consumers through existing complaint processes, and assisting consumers in informally resolving problems through discussions with their health benefits plans, the HealthCare Alliance, or other providers; (2) Assist consumers in understanding their rights and responsibilities as health benefits plan members, HealthCare Alliance members, or members of other provider plans, including appeal processes and how to use them, and how to access appropriate medical information; (3) Educate consumers about health benefits plans, managed care health plans, and their health benefits plan options, or other health care options available for uninsured consumers; (4) Comment on behalf of consumers on related health care policy legislation and regulations in the District; (5) Help uninsured District residents access Medicaid or other health care options; (6) Identify, investigate, and help resolve complaints on behalf of consumers and assist consumers with the filing, pursuit, and resolution of formal and informal complaints and appeals through existing processes, including internal reviews conducted by health benefits plans, grievance and appeals processes for the HealthCare Alliance, fair hearings available to Medicaid consumers, external reviews before independent review organizations, and any other administrative appeals that may be available under District or federal law; (7) Refer consumers, when appropriate, to other existing organizations for assistance and work jointly with other consumer organizations, as appropriate; (8) Work with health care providers to develop working relationships that enhance coordination and referrals; (9) Make appropriate referrals to the Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking, the Office of Fair Hearings, the Office of Administrative Hearings, the Grievance and Appeals Office of the Department of Health, Health Care Fraud Units, the Long-Term Care Ombudsman, the Health Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program serving District Medicare beneficiaries, and the Center for Health Dispute Resolution; and (10) Provide information to the public, government agencies, the Council, and others regarding problems and concerns of consumers and make recommendations for resolving those problems and concerns.  (Apr. 12, 2005, D.C. Law 15-331, § 5, 52 DCR 1981.)
DC Code § 7-2071.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 20A - Health Care Ombudsman Program|§ 7-2071.05. Public outreach

The Ombudsman Program shall implement innovative strategies and tools to maximize its outreach to consumers, including provision of the following accessible information sources and services: (1) A toll-free 1-800 telephone number that operates in the District metropolitan area; (2) A website on the Internet; (3) In-person counseling; (4) Establishing relationships with organizations in each ward of the city to provide outreach and receive referrals; (5) Active liaison, partnership, and information sharing with community, consumer, health, disability, religious, ethnic-based organizations, and other organizations; and (6) A one-page, easy-to-read flyer describing the Ombudsman Program’s services that shall be available to the public.  (Apr. 12, 2005, D.C. Law 15-331, § 6, 52 DCR 1981.)
DC Code § 7-2071.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 20A - Health Care Ombudsman Program|§ 7-2071.06. Data collection and reporting

The Health Care Ombudsman shall submit annually to the Council, the Mayor, the Department of Health, and the Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking a report on the activities, performance, and fiscal accounts of the Ombudsman Program, issues of concern to consumers, and the Ombudsman’s recommendations to improve health access. The report shall be available to the public upon request.  (Apr. 12, 2005, D.C. Law 15-331, § 7, 52 DCR 1981.)
DC Code § 7-2071.07 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 20A - Health Care Ombudsman Program|§ 7-2071.07. Access to records; confidentiality

(a) The Health Care Ombudsman may review the records of a health benefits plan, the HealthCare Alliance, or other provider, pertaining to a consumer or the consumer’s medical records if the consumer or the consumer’s legal representative has provided written consent. The confidentiality of the records shall be maintained by the Ombudsman Program in accordance with all federal and state confidentiality and disclosure laws. (b) No information or records maintained by the program shall be disclosed to the public unless the consumer or the consumer’s legal representative has consented in writing to the release of the information or records. (c) Each District agency shall provide cooperation, assistance, and data to the Health Care Ombudsman, as requested and upon reasonable notice, necessary to enable the Ombudsman Program to investigate a consumer’s complaint under applicable District or federal law. (d) The Department shall enter into a “business associate” agreement with the Ombudsman Program that gives the program access to information about the Medicaid eligibility status of consumers whom it serves and requires the program to safeguard that information pursuant to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Privacy Regulation (45 C.F.R. Parts 160 and 164).  (Apr. 12, 2005, D.C. Law 15-331, § 8, 52 DCR 1981.)
DC Code § 7-2071.08 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 20A - Health Care Ombudsman Program|§ 7-2071.08. Immunity from liability

No employee, subcontractor, designee, or representative of the Ombudsman Program shall be held liable for the good faith performance of responsibilities under this chapter, except that no immunity shall extend to criminal acts, or acts that violate District or federal law.  (Apr. 12, 2005, D.C. Law 15-331, § 9, 52 DCR 1981.)
DC Code § 7-2071.09 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 20A - Health Care Ombudsman Program|§ 7-2071.09. Non-retaliation

A health benefits plan or the HealthCare Alliance shall not take retaliatory action of any sort against a member who seeks assistance from the Ombudsman Program or against a provider who furnishes information to the Ombudsman Program pursuant to a consumer’s request.  (Apr. 12, 2005, D.C. Law 15-331, § 10, 52 DCR 1981.)
DC Code § 7-2071.10 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 20A - Health Care Ombudsman Program|§ 7-2071.10. Requirements for health benefits plans and HealthCare Alliance

(a) Health benefits plans and the HealthCare Alliance shall: (1) Include in their marketing and membership materials information regarding the availability of the Ombudsman Program; (2) Send annually to their members notification of the availability of the Ombudsman Program; and (3) Provide members the telephone number of the Ombudsman Program upon request. (b) A health benefits plan may use the one-page, easy-to-read flyer developed by the Ombudsman Program to describe its services to meet the notice requirements under subsection (a)(1) and (2) of this section.  (Apr. 12, 2005, D.C. Law 15-331, § 11, 52 DCR 1981.)
DC Code § 7-2071.11 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 20A - Health Care Ombudsman Program|§ 7-2071.11. Advisory Council

(a) The Ombudsman shall establish an Advisory Council to consist of members representing: (1) Consumers; (2) Consumer advocacy organizations; (3) Health benefits plans; (4) Health care facilities; (5) Physicians; (6) The Health Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program or any successor charged with counseling Medicare beneficiaries pursuant to section 4360 of the Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1990, approved November 5, 1990 (104 Stat. 1388-138; 42 U.S.C.§ 1395b-4); (7) The Department of Health, including its Office of Maternal and Child Health and its Grievance and Appeals Office; and (8) The Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking. (b) The Advisory Council shall perform, at minimum, the following functions: (1) Advise the Ombudsman on program design and operational issues; (2) Recommend the criteria to be used in evaluating the performance of the Ombudsman Program; (3) Recommend changes in the Ombudsman Program; and (4) Review data on cases handled by the Ombudsman Program and make recommendations based on that data.  (Apr. 12, 2005, D.C. Law 15-331, § 12, 52 DCR 1981.)