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DC Code § 7-241 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 2B - Data Sharing|§ 7-241. Definitions

For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “Agency” means an agency, department, unit, or instrumentality of the District of Columbia government. (2) “Disclosure” means the release, transfer, provision of access to, or distribution of information in any manner by an entity holding the information to a person outside of the entity. (3) “Health and human services information” means any information that relates to: (A) The past, present, or future physical or mental health of an individual or family; (B) The provision of health care or human services, including benefits or supports, to an individual or family; or (C) The past, present, or future payment for the provision of health care or human services to an individual or family. (4) “HIPAA” means the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, approved August 21, 1996 (110 Stat. 1936; 42 U.S.C. § 1320d et seq.), and the regulations issued pursuant to it. (5) “Human services” means programs, assistance, supports, or benefits of any kind to improve quality of life or to meet the social, physical health, housing, and mental health needs of an individual. (6) “Identified individual” means a natural person to whom health and human services information pertains. (7) “Individually identifiable health information” shall have the same meaning as it does in HIPAA. (8) “Person” means a natural person, firm, company, association, corporation, service provider, or government instrumentality or agency. (9) “Service provider” means an entity that provides health or human services to District residents pursuant to a contract, grant, or other similar agreement with an agency. (10) “Use” means the sharing, employment, application, utilization, examination, or analysis of health and human services information.  (Dec. 4, 2010, D.C. Law 18-273, § 101, 57 DCR 7171.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 4-209.04, § 4-1303.06, and § 16-2332. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 101 of Data-Sharing and Information Coordination Emergency Amendment Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-530, August 6, 2010, 57 DCR 8099). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 101 of Data-Sharing and Information Coordination Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-582, October 20, 2010, 57 DCR 10118). Mayor's Orders Establishment of a Health and Human Services Integrated Case Management Initiative; Establishment of a Health and Human Services Integrated Case Management Executive Committee; and Delegation of Rulemaking Authority to the Department of Human Services, see Mayor’s Order 2011-169, October 5, 2011 ( 58 DCR 8843).
DC Code § 7-243 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 2B - Data Sharing|§ 7-243. Data system

The Mayor may establish a single or combined data system to store and share health and human services information; provided, that the system meets the security requirements of HIPAA and that individuals with authority to access the system receive training in accordance with HIPAA prior to any use of the system.  (Dec. 4, 2010, D.C. Law 18-273, § 103, 57 DCR 7171.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 7-242. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 103 of Data-Sharing and Information Coordination Emergency Amendment Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-530, August 6, 2010, 57 DCR 8099). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 103 of Data-Sharing and Information Coordination Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-582, October 20, 2010, 57 DCR 10118).
DC Code § 7-244 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 2B - Data Sharing|§ 7-244. Disclosures to a service provider

(a) Before an agency or service provider discloses health and human services information to a service provider pursuant to this chapter, the receiving service provider shall make a written request for the information, describing the health and human services information sought and the purpose for the information. (b) Regarding requests for health and human services information from a service provider, an agency or service provider must maintain an accurate record, for a reasonable period of time: (1) Of the date and purpose for any request for the information; (2) The date on which the information was disclosed; and (3) A record of to whom the information was disclosed.  (Dec. 4, 2010, D.C. Law 18-273, § 104, 57 DCR 7171; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-171, § 53(a), 59 DCR 6190.)  Effect of Amendments The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-171 validated a previously made technical correction. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 104 of Data-Sharing and Information Coordination Emergency Amendment Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-530, August 6, 2010, 57 DCR 8099). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 104 of Data-Sharing and Information Coordination Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-582, October 20, 2010, 57 DCR 10118). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 211(a) of Data-Sharing and Information Coordination Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-582, October 20, 2010, 57 DCR 10118).
DC Code § 7-245 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 2B - Data Sharing|§ 7-245. Civil penalties for unlawful use or disclosure

(a)(1) A person who negligently uses or discloses health and human services information in a manner not authorized by this chapter or other District law shall be liable in an amount of $500 for each violation. (2) For the purposes of this subsection, the term “negligently” means that a person guided by ordinary considerations should have known, and by exercising reasonable diligence would have known, that the use or disclosure was not authorized. (b) A person who willfully uses or discloses health and human services information in a manner not authorized by this chapter or other District law shall be liable in an amount of $1,000 for each violation. (c) This section shall not apply to disclosures of information authorized pursuant to other District law or to federal law.  (Dec. 4, 2010, D.C. Law 18-273, § 105, 57 DCR 7171; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-171, § 53(a), 59 DCR 6190.)  Effect of Amendments The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-171 validated a previously made technical correction. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 105 of Data-Sharing and Information Coordination Emergency Amendment Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-530, August 6, 2010, 57 DCR 8099). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 105 of Data-Sharing and Information Coordination Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-582, October 20, 2010, 57 DCR 10118). For temporary (90 day) amendment of section, see § 211(b) of Data-Sharing and Information Coordination Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-582, October 20, 2010, 57 DCR 10118).
DC Code § 7-246 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 2B - Data Sharing|§ 7-246. Criminal penalties for unlawful use or disclosure

A person who knowingly obtains, uses, or discloses health and human services information in a manner not authorized by this chapter or other District law shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction, shall be fined not more than $2,500, imprisoned not more than 60 days, or both; except, that if the offense is committed through deception or theft the person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than $5,000, imprisoned for not more than 180 days, or both.  (Dec. 4, 2010, D.C. Law 18-273, § 106, 57 DCR 7171; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-171, § 53(a), 59 DCR 6190.)  Effect of Amendments The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-171 validated a previously made technical correction. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 106 of Data-Sharing and Information Coordination Emergency Amendment Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-530, August 6, 2010, 57 DCR 8099). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 106 of Data-Sharing and Information Coordination Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-582, October 20, 2010, 57 DCR 10118).
DC Code § 7-247 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 2B - Data Sharing|§ 7-247. Relation to other laws

If a civil or criminal penalty imposed by another law applies to an action that is also subject to a civil or criminal penalty under this chapter, the greater penalty shall apply.  (Dec. 4, 2010, D.C. Law 18-273, § 107, 57 DCR 7171; Sept. 26, 2012, D.C. Law 19-171, § 53(a), 59 DCR 6190.)  Effect of Amendments The 2012 amendment by D.C. Law 19-171 validated a previously made technical correction. Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 107 of Data-Sharing and Information Coordination Emergency Amendment Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-530, August 6, 2010, 57 DCR 8099). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 107 of Data-Sharing and Information Coordination Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-582, October 20, 2010, 57 DCR 10118).
DC Code § 7-248 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 2B - Data Sharing|§ 7-248. Rules

(a) The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2 [§ 2-501 et seq.], shall issue rules to implement the provisions of this chapter. (b) The Mayor shall submit the proposed rules to the Council for a 30-day period of review, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and days of Council recess. If the Council does not approve or disapprove the proposed rules, in whole or in part, by resolution within this 30-day review period, the proposed rules shall be deemed approved.  (Dec. 4, 2010, D.C. Law 18-273, § 108, 57 DCR 7171.)  Emergency Legislation For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 108 of Data-Sharing and Information Coordination Emergency Amendment Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-530, August 6, 2010, 57 DCR 8099). For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 108 of Data-Sharing and Information Coordination Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2010 (D.C. Act 18-582, October 20, 2010, 57 DCR 10118).
DC Code § 7-301 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 3 - Reports of Cancer and Malignant Neoplastic Diseases|§ 7-301. Mayor to issue rules

The Mayor may, upon the advice of the Commissioner of Public Health and pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, issue rules to prevent and monitor the occurrence of cancer in the District of Columbia.  (July 27, 1951, 65 Stat. 124, ch. 241, § 1; Feb. 21, 1986, D.C. Law 6-83, § 2(a), 32 DCR 7276.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-1201. 1973 Ed., § 6-1301. Emergency Legislation For temporary amendment of section, see § 506(a) of the Omnibus Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-124, July 27, 1995, 42 DCR 4160). For temporary amendment of section, see § 506(b) of the Omnibus Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-124, July 27, 1995, 42 DCR 4160). For temporary amendment of section, see § 506(d) of the Omnibus Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-124, July 27, 1995, 42 DCR 4160). For temporary amendment of section, see § 506(e) of the Omnibus Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-124, July 27, 1995, 42 DCR 4160). For temporary amendment of section, see § 506(f) of the Omnibus Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-124, July 27, 1995, 42 DCR 4160). For temporary amendment of section, see § 402(a) of the Omnibus Budget Support Emergency Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-44, April 28, 1995, 42 DCR 2217) and § 506(g) of the Omnibus Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-124, July 27, 1995, 42 DCR 4160). For temporary amendment of section, see § 506(h) of the Omnibus Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-124, July 27, 1995, 42 DCR 4160). Delegation of Authority Delegation of authority pursuant to Law 6-83, see Mayor’s Order 86-165, September 19, 1986. Delegation of authority pursuant to the “Preventive Health Services Amendment Act of 1985”, see Mayor’s Order 98-141, August 20, 1998.
DC Code § 7-302 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 3 - Reports of Cancer and Malignant Neoplastic Diseases|§ 7-302. Confidentiality

The Commissioner of Public Health shall use the records incident to a reported case of cancer for statistical and public health purposes only, and identifying information contained in these records shall be disclosed only when essential to safeguard the physical health of others. No person shall otherwise disclose or redisclose identifying information derived from these records unless: (1) The person reported gives his or her prior written permission; (2) A court finds, upon clear and convincing evidence and after granting the person reported an opportunity to contest the disclosure, that disclosure is essential to safeguard the physical health of others; or (3) The identifying information is exchanged with a cancer registry that is maintained by a state and the Commissioner of Public Health receives a satisfactory assurance from the cancer registry that the confidentiality of the identifying information shall be preserved.  (July 27, 1951, 65 Stat. 124, ch. 241, § 2; Feb. 21, 1986, D.C. Law 6-83, § 2(b), 32 DCR 7276; Sept. 11, 1990, D.C. Law 8-157, § 2, 37 DCR 4165.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-1202. 1973 Ed., § 6-1302. Section References This section is referenced in § 7-304.
DC Code § 7-303 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 3 - Reports of Cancer and Malignant Neoplastic Diseases|§ 7-303. Medical examination or treatment not required

Nothing in this chapter or any rules or regulations issued pursuant to this chapter shall be construed to compel a person with cancer to submit to medical examination or treatment.  (July 27, 1951, 65 Stat. 124, ch. 241, § 3; Feb. 21, 1986, D.C. Law 6-83, § 2(c), 32 DCR 7276.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-1203. 1973 Ed., § 6-1303.
DC Code § 7-304 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 3 - Reports of Cancer and Malignant Neoplastic Diseases|§ 7-304. Penalties; prosecutions

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, any person who willfully violates this chapter or any rule or regulation issued pursuant to this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000. (b) Any person who willfully discloses, receives, uses, or permits the use of information in violation of § 7-302 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000, imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or both. (c) Prosecution shall be in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia by information signed by the Corporation Counsel.  (July 27, 1951, 65 Stat. 124, ch. 241, § 4; July 8, 1963, 77 Stat. 77, Pub. L. 88-60, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 570, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 155(a); Feb. 21, 1986, D.C. Law 6-83, § 2(d), 32 DCR 7276.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 6-1204. 1973 Ed., § 6-1304. Temporary Legislation  For temporary (225 days) creation of § 7-311, see § 707 of Coronavirus Support Temporary Amendment Act of 2020 (D.C. Law 23-130, Oct. 9, 2020, 67 DCR 8622).
DC Code § 7-402 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 4 - Limitation on Liability for Medical Care or Assistance in Emergency Situations|§ 7-402. Health care professional volunteer assistance protection

(a) A licensed physician, registered nurse, or nurse-midwife certified or practicing in the specialty of obstetrics or gynecology who in good faith provides health care or treatment at or on behalf of a free health clinic operating lawfully in the District of Columbia without the expectation of receiving or intending to receive compensation shall not be liable in civil damages for any act or omission in the course of rendering the health care or treatment, unless the act or omission is an intentional wrong or manifests a willful or wanton disregard for the health or safety of others. (b) A licensed physician, registered nurse, or nurse-midwife providing medical care or assistance in obstetrics or gynecology in accordance with subsection (a) of this section shall provide and shall require his or her prospective client to sign a written statement witnessed by 2 persons in which the parties agree to the rendering of the health care or treatment. (c) The immunity provided in subsection (a) of this section shall apply to any claim, arising out of health care or treatment given under subsection (a) of this section against: (1) District of Columbia public health clinic; and (2) a free clinic, and the District of Columbia as an indemnifier of such a free clinic, which meets the eligibility requirements of § 1-307.21(2).  (Nov. 8, 1965, Pub. L. 89-341, § 2; as added Aug. 17, 1991, D.C. Law 9-41, § 3, 38 DCR 4979; Feb. 5, 1994, D.C. Law 10-68, § 9, 40 DCR 6311; May 16, 1995, D.C. Law 10-255, § 6, 41 DCR 5193.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 2-1345. Cross References Free clinic assistance program, see § 1-307.22.
DC Code § 7-431 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 4A - Semi-public Swimming Pools|§ 7-431. Definitions

For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) "Bather" means any person using a swimming pool or spa pool and adjoining deck area for the purpose of water sports, recreation therapy, or related activities. (2) "Class C, semi-public swimming pool" or "swimming pool" means any swimming pool operated solely for and in conjunction with lodgings such as hotels, motels, cooperatives, apartments, and condominiums. (3) "Diving board" means a recreational mechanism for entering a swimming pool, consisting of a semi-rigid board that derives its elasticity through the use of a fulcrum mounted below the board. (4) "Lifeguard" means a person responsible for the safety of the users of a swimming pool or spa pool who possesses a current: (A) American Red Cross, Young Men's Christian Association, or other lifeguard certification; (B) First aid certificate; and (C) Cardiopulmonary resuscitation certificate, issued by a nationally recognized aquatic training organizations, such as the International Lifeguard Training Program, that is adopted and recognized by the Department of Health. (5) "Sauna" means an aquatic feature including the application of water vapor from hot water facilities such as Jacuzzis, hot tubs, and steam baths. (6) "Spa pool" means a structure intended for either warm or cold water where prolonged exposure is not intended. Spa structures are intended to be used for bathing or other recreational uses and are not usually drained and refilled after each use and may include hydrotherapy, air induction bubbles, and recirculation.  (July 17, 2018, D.C. Law 22-147, § 2, 65 DCR 5988.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 2 of Pools Without Penalties Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-273, Mar. 3, 2018, 65 DCR 2374).  Temporary Legislation  For temporary (225 days) creation of this section, see § 2 of Pools Without Penalties Temporary Act of 2018 (D.C. Law 22-101, June 5, 2018, 65 DCR 3771).
DC Code § 7-432 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 4A - Semi-public Swimming Pools|§ 7-432. Lifeguards

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a lifeguard shall not be required for a Class C, semi-public swimming pool that is: (1) Open for use only to persons who hold membership or other paid association in the facility where the swimming pool is located; (2) Open for use only to persons who are permanent or temporary residents or guests of residents at the facility where the swimming pool is located; (3) Open for use to persons who are lodging for a fee at the facility where the swimming pool is located; or (4) A spa pool or sauna. (b) A lifeguard shall be required for a Class C, semi-public swimming pool that has: (1) A diving board; (2) A depth greater than 5 feet; provided, that the swimming pool is constructed after June 30, 2018; or (3) An expected bather population that is 50 % or more children under 15 years of age.  (July 17, 2018, D.C. Law 22-147, § 3, 65 DCR 5988.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 3 of Pools Without Penalties Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-273, Mar. 3, 2018, 65 DCR 2374).  Temporary Legislation  For temporary (225 days) creation of this section, see § 3 of Pools Without Penalties Temporary Act of 2018 (D.C. Law 22-101, June 5, 2018, 65 DCR 3771).
DC Code § 7-433 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 4A - Semi-public Swimming Pools|§ 7-433. Facilities

An operator of a Class C, semi-public swimming pool shall not be required to provide shower facilities, toilet facilities, eye wash stations, and dressing rooms for swimming pool users where: (1) Use of the swimming pool is restricted to residents and guests; and (2) The farthest dwelling unit in the hotel, motel, cooperative, condominium, or apartment building is less than 300 feet from the swimming pool area, as measured along walkways provided for access by residents and guests to the swimming pool area.  (July 17, 2018, D.C. Law 22-147, § 4, 65 DCR 5988.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 4 of Pools Without Penalties Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-273, Mar. 3, 2018, 65 DCR 2374).  Temporary Legislation  For temporary (225 days) creation of this section, see § 4 of Pools Without Penalties Temporary Act of 2018 (D.C. Law 22-101, June 5, 2018, 65 DCR 3771).
DC Code § 7-434 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety|Chapter 4A - Semi-public Swimming Pools|§ 7-434. Operations

A cooperative, condominium, or apartment building operating a Class C, semi-public swimming pool shall not be required to: (1) Provide a swimming pool operator, pursuant to section 300.1 of Title 25-C of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (25-C DCMR § 300.1); (2) Provide the information required pursuant to section 412 of Title 25-C of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (25-C DCMR § 412 et seq.); (3) Provide new construction of, or alterations to, a swimming pool beyond those required by section 303 of Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, approved July 26, 1990 (104 Stat. 327; 42 U.S.C. § 12183), and 28 C.F.R Part 36, Subpart D; (4) Provide a fence around a rooftop swimming pool; (5) Provide a safety line, pursuant to section 505.4 of Title 25-C of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (25-C DCMR § 505.4); or (6) Obtain a facility license, pursuant to section 700.1 of Title 25-C of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (25-C DCMR § 700.1).  (July 17, 2018, D.C. Law 22-147, § 5, 65 DCR 5988.)  Emergency Legislation  For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 5 of Pools Without Penalties Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-273, Mar. 3, 2018, 65 DCR 2374).  Temporary Legislation  For temporary (225 days) creation of this section, see § 5 of Pools Without Penalties Temporary Act of 2018 (D.C. Law 22-101, June 5, 2018, 65 DCR 3771).