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DC Code § 44-211 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 2 - Clinical Laboratories|§ 44-211. Confidentiality of test results

(a) A patient may request, in writing, access to or copies of the results of the patient’s own laboratory tests. (b)(1) All requests for clinical laboratory services, the results of all clinical laboratory tests, and the contents of patient specimens shall be confidential. (2) Persons other than the patient or the patient’s physician may have access to the results of the patient’s laboratory tests if: (A) The patient has given written consent to the person seeking access for the release of the records for a specific use; or (B) The court has issued a subpoena for the results of the patient’s laboratory tests, and except in a law enforcement investigation, the person seeking access has given the patient notice and an opportunity to contest the subpoena. (c) All clinical laboratory results shall be reported to the requesting physician. When there is no requesting physician, the clinical laboratory shall report the test results to the patient and shall recommend that the patient forward the laboratory results to the patient’s personal physician as soon as possible.  (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-182, § 12, 35 DCR 7718; Oct. 20, 2005, D.C. Law 16-33, § 5012(j), 52 DCR 7503.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 32-1511. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 16-33, in subsec. (b)(1), deleted “or physician office” following “clinical” in two places. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 5012(j) of Fiscal Year 2006 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2005 (D.C. Act 16-168, July 26, 2005, 52 DCR 7667).
DC Code § 44-213 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 2 - Clinical Laboratories|§ 44-213. Rules

(a) The Mayor shall, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, issue proposed rules, including a schedule of civil fines, to implement the provisions of this chapter. (b) The Mayor may issue emergency rules, which shall be effective no more than 90 days and which shall be consistent with subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2.  (Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-182, § 14, 35 DCR 7718.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 32-1513. Section References This section is referenced in § 44-202, § 44-203, § 44-204, § 44-208, § 44-209, and § 44-210. Delegation of Authority Delegation of authority pursuant to D.C. Law 7-182, see Mayor’s Order 89-211, September 15, 1989.
DC Code § 44-231 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 2A - Defibrillator Usage. [Recodified]|§ 44-231. Definitions. [Recodified]

Recodified as § 7-2371.01.  (Apr. 27, 2001, D.C. Law 13-278, § 2, 48 DCR 1869; Mar. 6, 2007, D.C. Law 16-217, § 2(a), 53 DCR 10207; Mar. 25, 2009, D.C. Law 17-362, § 2(a), 56 DCR 1211; Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-160, § 3144(a), 63 DCR 10775.)  Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 16-217 rewrote this section, which formerly read: “For the purposes of this chapter, the term ‘automated external defibrillator’ or ‘AED’ or ‘defibrillator’ means a medical device heart monitor and defibrillator that: “(1) Has received approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration of its premarket notification filed pursuant to section 510(k) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, approved October 10, 1962 (76 Stat. 794; 21 U.S.C. 360(k)); “(2) Is capable of recognizing the presence or absence of ventricular fibrillation or rapid ventricular tachycardia, and determining, without intervention by an operator, whether defibrillation should be performed; and “(3) Upon determining that defibrillation should be performed, automatically charges and requests delivery of an electrical impulse to an individual’s heart.” D.C. Law 17-362 added pars. (3) and (4).
DC Code § 44-232 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 2A - Defibrillator Usage. [Recodified]|§ 44-232. Access by the public to defibrillation. [Recodified]

Recodified as § 7-2371.02.  (Apr. 27, 2001, D.C. Law 13-278, § 3, 48 DCR 1869; Mar. 25, 2009, D.C. Law 17-362, § 2(b), 56 DCR 1211; Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-160, § 3144(b), 63 DCR 10775.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 44-232.01 and § 44-234. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 17-362, in subsec. (b), designated the existing text as par. (1), inserted “Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection,” and added par. (2).
DC Code § 44-232.02 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 2A - Defibrillator Usage. [Recodified]|§ 44-232.02. Study to expand AED program throughout public facilities. [Recodified]

Recodified as § 7-2371.02b.  (Apr. 27, 2001, D.C. Law 13-278, § 3b; as added Mar. 25, 2009, D.C. Law 17-362, § 2(c), 56 DCR 1211.)
DC Code § 44-232.03 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 2A - Defibrillator Usage. [Recodified]|§ 44-232.03. CPR and AED program. [Recodified]

Recodified as § 7-2371.02c.  (Apr. 27, 2001, D.C. Law 13-278, § 3c; as added Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-160, § 3144(c), 63 DCR 10775.)
DC Code § 44-233 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 2A - Defibrillator Usage. [Recodified]|§ 44-233. AED use and tort immunity. [Recodified]

Recodified as § 7-2371.03.  (Apr. 27, 2001, D.C. Law 13-278, § 4, 48 DCR 1869; Mar. 6, 2007, D.C. Law 16-217, § 2(b), 53 DCR 10207; Mar. 25, 2009, D.C. Law 17-362, § 2(d), 56 DCR 1211.)  Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 16-217, in subsec. (e), deleted the last sentence which read as follows: “This immunity shall apply only if the requirements of § 44-232 are fulfilled.”; and added subsec. (f). D.C. Law 17-362 added subsec. (g).
DC Code § 44-234 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 2A - Defibrillator Usage. [Recodified]|§ 44-234. Agency fund. [Recodified]

Recodified as § 7-2371.04.  (Apr. 27, 2001, D.C. Law 13-278, § 5, 48 DCR 1869.)
DC Code § 44-235 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 2A - Defibrillator Usage. [Recodified]|§ 44-235. Rules. [Recodified]

Recodified as § 7-2371.05.  (Apr. 27, 2001, D.C. Law 13-278, § 6, 48 DCR 1869.)
DC Code § 44-236 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 2A - Defibrillator Usage. [Recodified]|§ 44-236. Appropriations. [Recodified]

Recodified as § 7-2371.06.  (Apr. 27, 2001, D.C. Law 13-278, § 7, 48 DCR 1869; Mar. 3, 2010, D.C. Law 18-111, § 7012, 57 DCR 181.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) repeal, see § 7012 of Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Support Second Emergency Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-207, October 15, 2009, 56 DCR 8234). For temporary (90 day) repeal, see § 7012 of Fiscal Year Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2009 (D.C. Act 18-260, January 4, 2010, 57 DCR 345).
DC Code § 44-404 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 4 - Health Services Planning|§ 44-404. Health systems plan; development, publication, updating, and implementation

(a) The SHPDA, with the advice and recommendation of the SHCC, shall develop a proposed HSP, which shall be adopted in accordance with rules issued pursuant to § 44-421, to guide health policy in the District of Columbia. The HSP shall present data collected pursuant to § 44-405 to: (1) Articulate issues with respect to maintaining and improving the health of District of Columbia residents; (2) Demonstrate health care trends over multi-year periods; (3) Identify health needs of District of Columbia residents; (4) Identify needs of the health care delivery system; and (5) Prioritize health care issues. (b) Where applicable, the SHPDA shall use the federal Healthy People 2010 Plan development guidelines, and subsequent federal Healthy People Plan guidelines, to develop the HSP of subsection (a) of this section and to address the health status and health systems goals of the Department of Health and data needs required to administer the SHPDA’s certificate of need responsibilities under §§ 44-409 and 44-410. (c) In carrying out its duties for the development of the HSP, the SHPDA shall: (1) Provide for public involvement in and evaluation of the development and implementation of the HSP, which shall include at least one public hearing; (2) Develop an Annual Implementation Plan (“AIP”) for the implementation of the HSP; (3) Conduct informational and educational activities concerning the HSP and the AIP; and (4) Coordinate all health planning within the District of Columbia. (d) Upon completion and promulgation of the final HSP, the SHPDA shall publish a notice of its completion and issuance in the District of Columbia Register and forward a copy of the final HSP to the District of Columbia Public Library. (e) The HSP shall be reviewed annually, and amended as necessary, except that a new HSP shall be issued every 5 years. Upon the completion and promulgation of any new HSP, or any annual amendment to the HSP, the SHPDA shall submit copies to the Council and the District of Columbia Public Library, and shall publish a notice of its completion and issuance in the District of Columbia Register.  (Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-191, § 5, 43 DCR 4535; Apr. 22, 2004, D.C. Law 15-149, § 2(c), 51 DCR 2802.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 32-354. Section References This section is referenced in § 44-402. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 15-149 rewrote subsecs. (a), (b), and (e).
DC Code § 44-408 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 4 - Health Services Planning|§ 44-408. Activities subject to expedited administrative certificate of need reviews

(a) Proposals for major medical equipment and new institutional health services for which there is an explicit finding of need in the HSP shall be eligible for expedited administrative review without referral to the SHCC, in accordance with rules promulgated pursuant to § 44-421. (b) Any persons proposing projects subject to expedited administrative review shall file an application with the SHPDA in accordance with rules promulgated pursuant to section 22, provided that the HSP upon which the need is assessed is no more than 3 years old. If the HSP is more than 5 years old, such proposals shall be subject to standard certificate of need review. (c) Administrative review decisions shall initially be made the SHPDA staff and shall be appealable to the Director of the SHPDA. The decision by the Director is the final decision of the SHPDA and is subject to appeal to the Board of Appeals and review in accordance with § 44-421.  (Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-191, § 9, 43 DCR 4535.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 32-358.
DC Code § 44-410 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 4 - Health Services Planning|§ 44-410. Criteria for review and required findings

(a) In order to grant a certificate of need, except for a certificate of need to decrease the bed capacity of a HCF, the SHPDA shall, upon review of an applicant, make a written finding that the proposed HCF, health service, major medical equipment, or capital expenditure meets the requirements of this chapter and any other requirements established by regulations. In addition, the SHPDA shall make the written finding that: (1) The applicant is in compliance with all assurances made pursuant to § 603(e) of the Public Health Service Act, approved July 1, 1944, as amended (58 Stat. 682; 42 U.S.C. 291c et seq.); and (2) The applicant, if it operates on a fee-for-service basis and has not given assurances pursuant to § 603(e) of the Public Health Service Act, approved July 1, 1944, as amended (58 Stat. 682; 42 U.S.C. 291c), has given equivalent assurances, in writing, to the SHPDA and is in compliance with any assurances pursuant to this subsection in a previous certificate of need application. (b) In adopting rules in accordance with § 44-421, the SHPDA shall adopt comprehensive, detailed rules to ensure that compliance with the assurances given pursuant to subsection (a) of this section is achieved and maintained by the applicant. The SHPDA may adopt identical or separate rules for facilities described in subsection (a) of this section. (c) In conducting certificate of need review, the SHPDA shall utilize all appropriate criteria adopted by rules. (d) The SHCC shall, in the performance of its review functions, follow procedures and apply criteria developed and published by the SHPDA and adopted by the SHCC.  (Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-191, § 11, 43 DCR 4535; Apr. 22, 2004, D.C. Law 15-149, § 2(g), 51 DCR 2802.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 32-360. Section References This section is referenced in § 44-404. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 15-149, in subsec. (a), inserted “major medical equipment,” after “health service,”. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2(f) of Health Services Planning and Development Emergency Amendment Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-49, March 28, 2003, 50 DCR 2943). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2(f) of Health Services Planning and Development Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-87, May 19, 2003, 50 DCR 4325). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 2(f) of Health Services Planning and Development Emergency Amendment Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-322, January 28, 2004, 51 DCR 1581). Temporary Legislation For temporary (225 day) amendment of section, see § 2(f) of Health Services Planning and Development Temporary Amendment Act of 2003 (D.C. Law 15-19, June 21, 2003, law notification 50 DCR 5463).
DC Code § 44-412 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 4 - Health Services Planning|§ 44-412. Reconsideration of review decisions

(a) After a decision on an application for a new or renewal certificate of need is made by the SHPDA, the SHPDA shall notify the applicant, the SHCC, all previously appearing parties, and contiguous health planning agencies of the decision. The SHPDA shall give any person, for good cause shown, an opportunity within 30 days of the date of the notice to request reconsideration of a certificate of need decision at a public hearing before the SHPDA, which shall be held without charge. If a request demonstrates good cause, the SHPDA shall conduct a public hearing within 30 days of the request of reconsideration of the decision. (b) For purposes of this section, the term “good cause” means: (1) Presentation of significant and relevant information not previously considered by the SHPDA; (2) Demonstration of a significant change in a factor or circumstance relied upon in reaching the decision; (3) Demonstration of a material failure to follow SHPDA review procedures; or (4) Presentation of another basis for a public hearing such as when the SHPDA determines that a hearing is in the public interest. (c) If the SHPDA reconsiders a decision, it shall notify the persons requesting the hearing, the applicant, the SHCC, and all contiguous health planning agencies, and shall publish a notice of public hearing in at least 1 newspaper of general circulation. Any person may submit testimony at the hearing. Ex parte contact shall be prohibited after the commencement of the reconsideration hearing. A record of the hearing shall be made by the SHPDA and be available to the public upon request. (d) Upon reconsideration, the SHPDA shall issue finding giving the basis for its decision. The SHPDA may affirm, modify, or reverse its original decision. The SHPDA shall render its final decision in writing by issuing or denying a certificate of need within 15 days following the public hearing. The final decision shall not be reconsidered.  (Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-191, § 13, 43 DCR 4535.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 32-362. Section References This section is referenced in § 44-413.
DC Code § 44-413 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 4 - Health Services Planning|§ 44-413. Administrative appeal

(a) Following reconsideration by the SHPDA, or if the SHPDA denies a request for consideration, or has not granted a request for reconsideration pursuant to § 44-412(a) within 30 days after the request for reconsideration, the final decision of the SHPDA on the application for a certificate of need may be appealed by the SHCC, the applicant, or any previously appearing persons to the Office of Administrative Hearings. (b) The Office of Administrative Hearings shall review the record and any additional evidence presented on behalf of the parties to the appeal. It shall take due account of the presumption of official regularity, the experience, and specialized competence of the SHPDA, and the purposes of this chapter. The Office of Administrative Hearings must make its written decision within 45 days of the conclusion of its review. The decision must be provided to the applicant, the SHPDA, the person requesting the hearing, and to any other person upon request. The decision of the Office of Administrative Hearings shall be considered the final decision of the SHPDA. (c) Any contested case hearing required by § 2-509, shall be conducted by the Office of Administrative Hearings.  (Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-191, § 14, 43 DCR 4535; Mar. 24, 1998, D.C. Law 12-81, § 17, 45 DCR 745; Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-354, § 64(b), 52 DCR 2638.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 32-363. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 15-354, in subsec. (a), substituted “to the Office of Administrative Hearings” for “to the Board of Appeals and review established by Organization Order 112, dated August 11, 1955 (C.O. 55-1500) (‘Board of Appeals and Review’)”, and deleted the last sentence which read: “This appeal must be made within 30 days of the date of the SHPDA’s final decision on reconsideration issued under 44-412(d) or, if the SHPDA does not grant a request for reconsideration, within 30 days of the date it denies a request for reconsideration.”; and, in subsecs. (b) and (c), substituted “Office of Administrative Hearings” for “Board of Appeals and Review”.
DC Code § 44-414 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 4 - Health Services Planning|§ 44-414. Judicial review of certificate of need decisions

Any person who contests the final decision on an application for a certificate of need, or for exemption from certificate of need review under this chapter, after the exhaustion of all administrative remedies, is entitled to judicial review thereof upon filing in the District of Columbia Court of Appeals a written petition for review pursuant to § 2-510.  (Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-191, § 15, 43 DCR 4535.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 32-364.
DC Code § 44-415 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 4 - Health Services Planning|§ 44-415. Certificate of need mandatory condition precedent

The issuance of a certificate of need, if required under this chapter, shall be a condition precedent to the issuance of any license, permit, and any other type of official approval, except zoning approval, by an agency or officer or employee of the District government which is necessary for a particular health project.  (Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-191, § 16, 43 DCR 4535; Mar. 24, 1998, D.C. Law 12-81, § 18, 45 DCR 745.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 32-365.
DC Code § 44-416 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 4 - Health Services Planning|§ 44-416. Violations and penalties for noncompliance

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to proceed with any project which under this chapter would require a certificate of need without applying for and obtaining a certificate of need. (b) The Office of [the] Attorney General for the District of Columbia may seek injunctive relief from a court of competent jurisdiction when it determines that a person is offering, developing, or operating a HCF or service in violation of this chapter. (c) Any person, including the principal officers or agents of a corporation or association, who violates this chapter, or the rules issued pursuant to this chapter, by the willful failure to obtain a certificate of need, deviates from the provisions of a certificate of need, or beginning or continuing construction or initiating a new or expanded service after expiration of a certificate of need shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not less than $500 and not more that $2,500. Each day of a continuing violation shall constitute a separate offense. (d) Any person, including the principal officers or agents of a corporation or association, who knowingly fails to provide, or knowingly withholds, or intentionally provides misleading information required by this chapter, or the rules issued pursuant to this chapter, upon conviction, shall be subject to a fine of not less than $500 and not more than $2,500, or 10 days imprisonment, or both. Each day of a continuing violation shall constitute a separate offense. (e) The SHPDA may, following a public hearing to ascertain the facts, withdraw a current certificate of need held by any person which the SHPDA finds has violated any provision of this chapter, or the rules issued pursuant to this chapter, regardless of the initiation of any criminal prosecution, suit for injunctive relief, or imposition of civil fine, penalty, or fee. (f) Civil fines, penalties, and fees may be imposed as alternative sanctions for any infraction of the provisions of this chapter or any rules issued under the authority of this chapter, pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2. (g) The SHPDA shall, by rule, list each type of violation of this chapter which constitutes an infraction as described and shall list the fine, penalty, or fee to be imposed on a person for the first and for each subsequent violation.  (Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-191, § 17, 43 DCR 4535; Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-354, § 64(c), 52 DCR 2638.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 32-366. Effect of Amendments D.C. Law 15-354 substituted “Attorney General for the District of Columbia” for “Corporation Counsel”.
DC Code § 44-417 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 4 - Health Services Planning|§ 44-417. Immunity from civil liability

No member of the SHCC or the SHPDA may be held personally liable in any civil action taken in the course of carrying out his or her official duties and responsibilities as set forth in this chapter or the rules issued pursuant to this chapter.  (Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-191, § 18, 43 DCR 4535.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 32-367.
DC Code § 44-418 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions|Chapter 4 - Health Services Planning|§ 44-418. Moratorium on applications

The SHPDA may impose a moratorium for up to 120 days on the issuance of certificates of need for any specific type of new institutional health service, if the SHPDA requires additional time to develop and adopt criteria and standards for a new institutional health service. A moratorium may not apply to a certificate of need application which is pending before the SHPDA at the time of the imposition of the moratorium. A particular institutional health services may not be the subject of a moratorium more than once within any 12-month period.  (Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-191, § 19, 43 DCR 4535.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 32-368.