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DC Code § 7-671.01 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 6C - Maternal Mortality Review Committee|§ 7-671.01. Definitions

For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) "Committee" means the Maternal Mortality Review Committee established in § 7-671.02. (2) "Maternal mortality" means any pregnancy-related death or pregnancy-associated death. (3) "Personally identifiable information" means information that identifies any person or could be used to identify any person, including: (A) Prenatal, fetal, pediatric, and infant medical records; (B) Hospital discharge records; (C) Hospital or clinic records and laboratory reports; (D) Health insurance claim information; (E) Records of fetal deaths or induced termination of pregnancies; and (F) Records of public benefits, child abuse and neglect records, school records, mental health records, police reports, and autopsy reports. (4) "Pregnancy-associated death" means the death of a woman while the woman is pregnant or within one year after the end of the pregnancy, irrespective of the cause, other than a pregnancy-related death. (5) "Pregnancy-related death" means the death of a woman while the woman is pregnant or within one year after the end of the pregnancy, from any cause related to the pregnancy or its management, but not from accidental or incidental causes.  (June 5, 2018, D.C. Law 22-111, § 2, 65 DCR 4278.)  Applicability Section 7033 of D.C. Law 22-168 repealed § 10 of D.C. Law 22-111 removing the applicability restriction impacting this section. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 22-111 has been given effect.  Applicability of D.C. Law 22-111: § 10 of D.C. Law 22-111 provided that the creation of this section by § 2 of D.C. Law 22-111 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
DC Code § 7-671.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 6C - Maternal Mortality Review Committee|§ 7-671.04. Access to information

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, immediately upon the request of the Committee and as necessary to carry out the Committee's purpose and duties, the Committee shall be provided, without cost and without authorization of the persons to whom the information or records relate, access to: (1) All information and records of: (A) Any District agency, or a District agency's contractors, including birth and death certificates, law enforcement investigation data, medical examiner investigation data, and autopsy reports; and (B) Health agencies that provided prenatal services to the woman; and (2) All information and records of any healthcare provider, healthcare facility, clinic, laboratory, or medical record department, including providers of mental health services who provided services to the deceased mother, that receives information related to maternal mortalities or prenatal care. (b) The Committee may seek information from entities and agencies outside the District by any legal means. (c)(1) Notwithstanding subsection (a)(1) of this section, information and records concerning a current law enforcement investigation may be withheld, at the discretion of the investigating authority, if disclosure of the information would compromise a criminal investigation. (2) If information or records are withheld under paragraph (1) of this subsection, a report on the status of the investigation shall be submitted to the Committee every 3 months until the earliest of the following events occurs: (A) The investigation is concluded and the information or records are provided to the Committee; or (B) The investigating authority determines that providing the information will no longer compromise the investigation and the information or records are provided to the Committee. (d)(1) The Committee may have access to personally identifiable information relating to maternal mortalities; provided, that the Committee shall not disclose personally identifiable information. (2) The Department of Health and the Committee may retain data on facilities where maternal mortalities occur for analytical purposes.  (June 5, 2018, D.C. Law 22-111, § 5, 65 DCR 4278.)  Applicability Section 7033 of D.C. Law 22-168 repealed § 10 of D.C. Law 22-111 removing the applicability restriction impacting this section. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 22-111 has been given effect.  Applicability of D.C. Law 22-111: § 10 of D.C. Law 22-111 provided that the creation of this section by § 5 of D.C. Law 22-111 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
DC Code § 7-671.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 6C - Maternal Mortality Review Committee|§ 7-671.05. Subpoena power

(a) When necessary for the discharge of its duties, the Committee may issue subpoenas to compel witnesses to appear, testify, or produce books, papers, correspondence, memoranda, documents, medical records, or other relevant records. (b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, subpoenas shall be served personally upon the witness or the witness's designated agent, not less than 5 business days before the date the witness must appear or the documents must be produced, by a special process server, at least 18 years of age, engaged by the Committee. (c) If, after a reasonable attempt, personal service on a witness or a witness's agent cannot be effected, a special process server identified in subsection (b) of this section may serve a subpoena by registered or certified mail not fewer than 8 business days before the date the witness must appear, testify, or produce documents. (d) If a witness who has been personally summoned neglects or refuses to obey the subpoena issued pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, the Committee may report that fact to the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, and the court may compel obedience to the subpoena to the same extent as witnesses may be compelled to obey the subpoenas of the court.  (June 5, 2018, D.C. Law 22-111, § 6, 65 DCR 4278.)  Applicability Section 7033 of D.C. Law 22-168 repealed § 10 of D.C. Law 22-111 removing the applicability restriction impacting this section. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 22-111 has been given effect.  Applicability of D.C. Law 22-111: § 10 of D.C. Law 22-111 provided that the creation of this section by § 6 of D.C. Law 22-111 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
DC Code § 7-671.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 6C - Maternal Mortality Review Committee|§ 7-671.06. Confidentiality of Committee information and meetings

(a) Except as provided in this section, information and records obtained or created by the Committee are confidential and not subject to civil discovery, or to disclosure from the Committee pursuant to subchapter II of Chapter 5 of Title 2. (b) Information and records presented to the Committee for review shall not be immune from subpoena, discovery, or prohibited from being introduced into evidence solely because they were presented to or reviewed by the Committee if the information and records have been obtained through other sources. (c) A person other than a Committee member who appears before or participates in the Committee's review of maternal mortalities shall sign a confidentiality agreement acknowledging that any information provided to the Committee is confidential; provided, that any such confidentiality agreement shall account for situations where disclosure is necessary for the person to comply with a request for information from the Committee. (d) Committee meetings shall be subject to subchapter IV of Chapter 5 of Title 2, except that Committee meetings shall be closed when the Committee is discussing cases of individual maternal deaths or where the identity of any person, other than a person who has expressly consented to be identified, can be ascertained. (e) Committee members may disclose information and records related to the Committee only as necessary to carry out the Committee's duties and purposes. (f) This section shall not be construed to prohibit a person from: (1) Disclosing information that the person obtained independently of the Committee; or (2) Disclosing information that is already public.  (June 5, 2018, D.C. Law 22-111, § 7, 65 DCR 4278; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, § 3054(b), 65 DCR 9388.)  Applicability Section 7033 of D.C. Law 22-168 repealed § 10 of D.C. Law 22-111 removing the applicability restriction impacting this section. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 22-111 has been given effect.  Applicability of D.C. Law 22-111: § 10 of D.C. Law 22-111 provided that the creation of this section by § 7 of D.C. Law 22-111 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
DC Code § 7-671.07 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 6C - Maternal Mortality Review Committee|§ 7-671.07. Immunity from liability for providing information to the Committee

(a) Any person, hospital, or institution participating in good faith in providing information to the Committee pursuant to this chapter shall have immunity from administrative, civil, or criminal liability that might otherwise be incurred or imposed with respect to the disclosure of the information. In any such proceeding, there shall be a rebuttable presumption that the person, hospital, or institution that provided information to the Committee acted in good faith. (b) If acting in good faith, without malice, and within the parameters of the operating rules and procedures established pursuant to this chapter, members of the Committee are immune from civil liability for an activity related to reviews of maternal mortalities.  (June 5, 2018, D.C. Law 22-111, § 8, 65 DCR 4278; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, § 3054(c), 65 DCR 9388.)  Applicability Section 7033 of D.C. Law 22-168 repealed § 10 of D.C. Law 22-111 removing the applicability restriction impacting this section. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 22-111 has been given effect.  Applicability of D.C. Law 22-111: § 10 of D.C. Law 22-111 provided that the creation of this section by § 8 of D.C. Law 22-111 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
DC Code § 7-671.08 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 6C - Maternal Mortality Review Committee|§ 7-671.08. Unlawful disclosure of information; penalties

Whoever knowingly discloses, receives, makes use of, or permits the use of information concerning a deceased woman or other person in violation of this chapter shall be subject to a civil fine of not more than $1,000. Violations of this chapter shall be prosecuted by the Office of the Attorney General or the Attorney General's designee in the name of the District of Columbia.  (June 5, 2018, D.C. Law 22-111, § 9, 65 DCR 4278.)  Applicability Section 7033 of D.C. Law 22-168 repealed § 10 of D.C. Law 22-111 removing the applicability restriction impacting this section. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 22-111 has been given effect.  Applicability of D.C. Law 22-111: § 10 of D.C. Law 22-111 provided that the creation of this section by § 9 of D.C. Law 22-111 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.
DC Code § 7-671.09 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 6C - Maternal Mortality Review Committee|§ 7-671.09. Applicability. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (June 5, 2018, D.C. Law 22-111, § 10, 65 DCR 4278; Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, § 7033, 65 DCR 9388.)
DC Code § 7-681 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 6D - Long-Term Care Study|§ 7-681. Definitions

For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) "Department" means the Department of Health. (2) "Long-term care facility" shall have the same meaning as provided in § 7-701.01(7). (3) "Long-term care services" shall have the same meaning as provided in § 7-701.01(7A).  (Mar. 13, 2019, D.C. Law 22-238, § 2, 66 DCR 594.)  Applicability  Applicability of D.C. Law 22-238: § 7159 of D.C. Law 23-16 repealed § 4 of D.C. Law 22-238. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 22-238 has been implemented.  Applicability of D.C. Law 22-238: § 4 of D.C. Law 22-238 provided that the creation of this section by § 2 of D.C. Law 22-238 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented. Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) repeal of applicability provision of D.C. Law 22-238, see § 7159 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-112, Sept. 4, 2019, 66 DCR 11964).   For temporary (90 days) repeal of applicability provision of D.C. Law 22-238, see § 7159 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-91, July 22, 2019, 66 DCR 8497).
DC Code § 7-682 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 6D - Long-Term Care Study|§ 7-682. Study of long-term care facilities and long-term care services

(a) The Department, in consultation with residents receiving long-term care services, providers of long-term care services, community advocates, and any other appropriate District agencies, shall conduct a study using a community-based participatory research framework to evaluate the availability of affordable long-term care facilities and long-term care services in the District. The study shall: (1) Review the availability of affordable long-term care facilities; (2) Evaluate the number of beds available at long-term care facilities; (3) Identify the payment sources accepted by long-term care facilities for the provision of long-term care services; (4) Develop an estimate of the number of District residents who receive long-term care services from long-term care facilities located in Virginia and Maryland; (5) Assess the availability of long-term care services provided to residents in the District; (6) Identify the number of residents receiving long-term care services in the District who transitioned in the preceding year to a long-term care facility either within or outside of the District; (7) Develop an estimate of the number of District residents who may require long-term care services over the next 10-year period; and (8) Recommend resources to ensure residents have access to affordable long-term care services in the District. (b) By February 1, 2019, the Department shall submit the study required pursuant to subsection (a) of this section to the Council.  (Mar. 13, 2019, D.C. Law 22-238, § 3, 66 DCR 594.)  Applicability  Applicability of D.C. Law 22-238: § 7159 of D.C. Law 23-16 repealed § 4 of D.C. Law 22-238. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 22-238 has been implemented.  Applicability of D.C. Law 22-238: § 4 of D.C. Law 22-238 provided that the creation of this section by § 3 of D.C. Law 22-238 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented. Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) repeal of applicability provision of D.C. Law 22-238, see § 7159 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-112, Sept. 4, 2019, 66 DCR 11964).   For temporary (90 days) repeal of applicability provision of D.C. Law 22-238, see § 7159 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-91, July 22, 2019, 66 DCR 8497).  Temporary Legislation  For temporary (225 days) creation of §7-791, see § 512 of Coronavirus Support Temporary Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Law 23-130, Oct. 9, 2020, 67 DCR 8622).
DC Code § 7-691 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 6E - Long-Term Care Facility reporting during a public health emergency|§ 7-691. Long-Term Care Facility reporting of positive cases. [Repealed]

 *NOTE: This section was created by temporary legislation that will expire on February 4, 2022, and repealed by emergency legislation that will expire on October 22, 2021. To view the text of the temporary legislation, click this link: Temporary Version.*  Repealed.  (June 24, 2021, D.C. Law 24-9, § 512, 68 DCR 004824; July 24, 2021, D.C. Act 24-125, § 3(bb), 68 DCR 007342.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 3(bb) of Public Emergency Extension and Eviction and Utility Moratorium Phasing Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-125, July 24, 2021, 68 DCR 007342).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 512 of Coronavirus Support Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-96, June 7, 2021, 68 DCR 006025).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 512 of Coronavirus Support Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-30, Mar. 17, 2021, 68 DCR 003101).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 512 of Coronavirus Support Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Act 23-328, June 8, 2020, 67 DCR 7598).   For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 512 of Coronavirus Support Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Act 23-326, May 27, 2020, 67 DCR 7045).  Temporary Legislation  For temporary (225 days) creation of this section, see § 512 of Coronavirus Support Temporary Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Law 24-9, June 24, 2021, 68 DCR 004824).
DC Code § 7-751.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 7B - Health Professional Recruitment Program|§ 7-751.02. Establishment of Program

(a) There is hereby established the District of Columbia Health Professional Recruitment Program (“Program”) to serve as a recruitment and retention tool for health professionals within the District of Columbia. (b) Based on the availability of funds, the Program will pay for, among other expenses, the cost of education necessary to obtain a health professional degree. The Program will pay toward the outstanding principal, interest, and related expense of federal, state, or local government loans and commercial loans obtained by the participant for: (1) School tuition and required fees incurred by the participant; (2) Reasonable educational expenses; and (3) Incentive payments that lead to the retention of existing Program participants to practice in Ward 7 or 8; provided, that retention incentives shall be limited to $15,000 per participant per year.  (Mar. 8, 2006, D.C. Law 16-71, § 3, 53 DCR 61; Dec. 3, 2020, D.C. Law 23-149, § 5052(a), 67 DCR 10493.)
DC Code § 7-751.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 7B - Health Professional Recruitment Program|§ 7-751.03. Administration of the Program

(a) The Department of Health shall administer the Program and shall: (1) Establish an application process; (2) Certify a list of acceptable service obligation sites on an annual basis and make the list publically available; (3) Conduct regular surveys to ensure participant compliance with the Program; (4) Disburse all awarded funds; and (5) Administer any other functions necessary to the Program. (b) The Department of Health reserves the right to conduct regular inspections to ensure that all service obligations sites meet the definition as set forth in § 7-751.01(9).  (Mar. 8, 2006, D.C. Law 16-71, § 4, 53 DCR 61.)
DC Code § 7-751.04 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 7B - Health Professional Recruitment Program|§ 7-751.04. Eligibility requirements

Individuals eligible for the Program must: (a) Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States; (b) Be a physician, dentist, or other health professional as defined in § 7-751.01; (c) Be licensed or eligible to practice in the District of Columbia; (d) Submit a completed application to participate in the Program; and (e) Have no other obligation for health professional service to the federal, state, or District government, unless such obligation will be completely satisfied prior to the beginning of service under the Program.  (Mar. 8, 2006, D.C. Law 16-71, § 5, 53 DCR 61; Aug. 16, 2008, D.C. Law 17-219, § 5033(b), 55 DCR 7598.)  Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 17-219, in subsec. (a), inserted “or permanent resident”.
DC Code § 7-751.05 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 7B - Health Professional Recruitment Program|§ 7-751.05. Release of information

(a) Any applicant to the Program shall agree to execute a release to allow the Department access to loan records, credit information, and information from lenders necessary to verify eligibility and to determine loan repayments. The applicant is required to submit all requested loan documentation prior to approval by the Program. (b) It is the responsibility of the participant to negotiate with each lending institution for the terms and conditions of the educational loan repayments. Any penalties associated with early repayment shall be the responsibility of the participant.  (Mar. 8, 2006, D.C. Law 16-71, § 6, 53 DCR 61.)
DC Code § 7-751.06 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 7B - Health Professional Recruitment Program|§ 7-751.06. Selection criteria

(a) Applicants shall be competitively reviewed and selected for participation in the Program based upon the following criteria: (1) Professional qualifications and relevant experience, including board eligibility or certification in his or her specialty, professional achievements, and other indicators of competency received from supervisors, department chairs, and program directors; and (2) A demonstrated commitment to serve in a HPSA or MUA. (b) Preferential consideration will be given to: (1) Residents of the District of Columbia; (2) Graduates of accredited District of Columbia health professions schools or program; (3) Residents of a HPSA or MUA within the District of Columbia; (4) Applicants that are immediately eligible and available for service; (5) Applicants that commit to longer periods of service; (6) Applicants whose service obligation site is also a qualified Medical Homes DC provider; (7) Applicants who are fluent in Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, or Amharic; and (8) Applicants who have experience at a community-based primary care facility or attended a community-based health profession educational institution. (c) For applicants practicing at a service obligation site at the time of application to the Program, preferential consideration shall be given to those individuals who have less than 3 years of employment at the facility.  (Mar. 8, 2006, D.C. Law 16-71, § 7, 53 DCR 61; Aug. 16, 2008, D.C. Law 17-219, § 5033(c), 55 DCR 7598.)  Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 17-219, in subsec. (b), deleted “and” from the end of par. (5), substituted a semicolon for a period at the end of par. (6), and added pars. (7) and (8).