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2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 23C - Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners › § 7–2361.05. Recognition of volunteer health practitioners licensed in other states

§ 7–2361.05. Recognition of volunteer health practitioners licensed in other states.
(a) While an emergency declaration is in effect, a volunteer health practitioner registered with a registration system that complies with § 7-2361.04 and licensed and in good standing in the state upon which the practitioner’s registration is based may practice in the District to the extent authorized by this chapter as if the practitioner were licensed in the District.
(b) A volunteer health practitioner qualified under subsection (a) of this section is not entitled to the protections of this chapter if the practitioner is licensed in more than one state and any license of the practitioner is suspended, revoked, or subject to an agency order limiting or restricting practice privileges, or has been voluntarily terminated under threat of sanction.
(July 1, 2010, D.C. Law 18-184, § 6, 57 DCR 3655.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(b) of Preserve Our Healthcare Workforce Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-245, Dec. 24, 2021, 68 DCR 013514).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(b) of Preserve Our Healthcare Workforce Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-189, Sept. 22, 2021, 68 DCR 011343).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 2 of Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners Emergency Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Act 24-166, Sept. 1, 2021, 68 DCR 009483).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 days) amendment of this section, see § 2(b) of Preserve Our Healthcare Workforce Temporary Amendment Act of 2021 (D.C. Law 24-59, Feb. 18, 2022, 68 DCR 013496).
Editor's Notes
Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 6 of the Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners Act.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 23C - Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners › § 7–2361.06. No effect on credentialing and privileging

§ 7–2361.06. No effect on credentialing and privileging.
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, this chapter does not affect the credentialing or privileging standards of a health facility and does not preclude a health facility from waiving or modifying those standards while an emergency declaration is in effect.
(b) The Mayor may issue rules, pursuant to § 7-2361.09, establishing credentialing standards applicable while an emergency declaration is in effect.
(c) For the purposes of this section, the term:
(1) “Credentialing” means obtaining, verifying, and assessing the qualifications of a health practitioner to provide treatment, care, or services in or for a health facility.
(2) “Privileging” means the authorizing by an appropriate authority, such as a governing body, of a health practitioner to provide specific treatment, care, or services at a health facility subject to limits based on factors that include:
(A) License;
(B) Education;
(C) Training;
(D) Experience;
(E) Competence;
(F) Health status; and
(G) Specialized skill.
(July 1, 2010, D.C. Law 18-184, § 7, 57 DCR 3655.)
Editor's Notes
Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 7 of the Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners Act.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 23C - Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners › § 7–2361.08. Relation to other laws

§ 7–2361.08. Relation to other laws.
(a) This chapter does not limit rights, privileges, or immunities provided to volunteer health practitioners by laws other than this chapter. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, this chapter does not affect requirements for the use of health practitioners pursuant to the Emergency Management Assistance Compact.
(b) The Mayor, pursuant to the Emergency Management Assistance Compact, may incorporate into the emergency forces of the District volunteer health practitioners who are not officers or employees of the District.
(July 1, 2010, D.C. Law 18-184, § 9, 57 DCR 3655.)
Editor's Notes
Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 9 of the Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners Act.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 23C - Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners › § 7–2361.09. Regulatory authority

§ 7–2361.09. Regulatory authority.
(a) The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2 [§ 2-501 et seq.], may issue rules to implement the provisions of this chapter.
(b) In issuing rules under subsection (a) of this section, the Mayor shall consult with and consider the recommendations of the entities established to coordinate the implementation of the Emergency Management Assistance Compact in the District and in other states to promote uniformity of application of this chapter and make the emergency response systems in the various states reasonably compatible.
(July 1, 2010, D.C. Law 18-184, § 10, 57 DCR 3655.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 7-2361.06.
Editor's Notes
Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 10 of the Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners Act.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 23C - Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners › § 7–2361.10. Civil liability for volunteer health practitioners; vicarious liability

§ 7–2361.10. Civil liability for volunteer health practitioners; vicarious liability.
(a) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, a volunteer health practitioner who provides health or veterinary services pursuant to this chapter is not liable for damages for an act or omission of the practitioner in providing those services.
(b) No person is vicariously liable for damages for an act or omission of a volunteer health practitioner if the practitioner is not liable for the damages under subsection (a) of this section.
(c) This section does not limit the liability of a volunteer health practitioner for:
(1) Willful misconduct or wanton, grossly negligent, reckless, or criminal conduct;
(2) An intentional tort;
(3) Breach of contract;
(4) A claim asserted by a host entity or by an entity located in this or another state which employs or uses the services of the practitioner; or
(5) An act or omission relating to the operation of:
(A) A motor vehicle;
(B) A vessel;
(C) An aircraft; or
(D) Other vehicle.
(d) A person that, pursuant to this chapter, operates, uses, or relies upon information provided by a registration system is not liable for damages for an act or omission relating to that operation, use, or reliance unless the act or omission is an intentional tort or is willful misconduct or wanton, grossly negligent, reckless, or criminal conduct.
(e) In authorizing health services under this chapter, the District of Columbia has no liability for the act or omission of the volunteer health practitioner.
(July 1, 2010, D.C. Law 18-184, § 11, 57 DCR 3655.)
Editor's Notes
Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 11 of the Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners Act.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 23C - Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners › § 7–2361.11. Workers’ compensation coverage

§ 7–2361.11. Workers’ compensation coverage.
Notwithstanding subchapter XXIII of Chapter 6 of Title 1 [§ 1-623.01 et seq.], a volunteer health practitioner who is providing health services in the District pursuant to this chapter, or who is traveling to or from the District to provide such services, and who is not covered by workers’ compensation insurance, shall be considered an employee of the District government for purposes of any medical workers’ compensation benefits concerning any injury incurred in traveling or providing the services. Benefits for volunteer health practitioners are limited to those medical benefits provided to District government employees under § 1-623.03. If a practitioner is a participant or beneficiary of a health benefits plan or similar plan, the medical benefits under that plan are primary to the medical benefits under this section, and medical benefits under this section are reduced by the benefits under that plan.
(July 1, 2010, D.C. Law 18-184, § 12, 57 DCR 3655.)
Editor's Notes
Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 12 of the Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners Act.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 23C - Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners › § 7–2361.12. Uniformity of application and construction

§ 7–2361.12. Uniformity of application and construction.
In applying and construing this chapter, consideration shall be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it.
(July 1, 2010, D.C. Law 18-184, § 13, 57 DCR 3655.)
Editor's Notes
Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 13 of the Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners Act.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 23D - Public Access to Defibrillators and Epinephrine › Subchapter I - Access to Defibrillator › § 7–2371.02. Access by the public to defibrillation

§ 7–2371.02. Access by the public to defibrillation.
(a) A person who or entity that acquires an AED shall ensure that:
(1) The Facility AED Coordinator receives training from or is certified by the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross, or an equivalent state or nationally recognized course, such as the Heart Saver CPR AED course, in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (“CPR”) and in the use of an AED, and that the users maintain their certification in CPR and AED use;
(2) The defibrillator is maintained and tested according to the manufacturer’s operational guidelines, and written records of the maintenance and testing are maintained; and
(3) Repealed.
(4) Any person who uses an AED to provide emergency care or treatment on a person in cardiac arrest shall call 9-1-1 as soon as possible.
(b) Repealed.
(b-1) The Department shall:
(1) Oversee all efforts to improve and maintain access by the public to AEDs, including by setting AED deployment strategies and liaising with District government agencies; and
(2) Review each case in which an AED is used.
(c) Any person or entity who acquires an AED shall notify the Chief of the Department, or the Chief's designee, and the call center, as defined in § 1-327.51(2), of the AED and the location and type of the AED. If an AED is removed, the Chief of the Department shall be notified. The Chief of the Department may issue a citation if the requirements of this subsection are not followed; provided, that the Chief of the Department has adopted regulations governing the issuance of the citations.
(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; Sept. 21, 2022, D.C. Law 24-167, § 3002(a), 69 DCR 009223.)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., § 44-232
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).
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 3002(a) of Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2022 (D.C. Act 24-470, July 13, 2022, 69 DCR 008707).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 23D - Public Access to Defibrillators and Epinephrine › Subchapter I - Access to Defibrillator › § 7–2371.02b. Study to expand AED program throughout public facilities

§ 7–2371.02b. Study to expand AED program throughout public facilities.
(a) The Mayor shall conduct a study examining the feasibility of installing AED devices in all District public facilities, including the District of Columbia Public Schools system and the Public Charter Schools. The study shall be submitted to the Council no later than 6 months following March 25, 2009.
(b) The study shall include:
(1) An evaluation of the available AED technologies, weighing advantages and disadvantages of these technologies, depending upon the characteristics of likely users within the public facility;
(2) An analysis of the optimum training program, to include cardiopulmonary resuscitation and AED operation, for obtaining maximum participation among potential rescuers;
(3) An analysis of the optimum program for maintenance and inspection of AEDs when placed throughout District of Columbia public facilities;
(4) A feasibility analysis for connecting AEDs, both those privately registered and those potentially placed throughout public facilities, to the District of Columbia emergency responder system;
(5) An examination of the AED programs in cities of comparable size or larger, including Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York City;
(6) An analysis of the costs of different options for implementation, potential cost savings through training, and equipment alternatives; and
(7) An enumeration of the public facilities recommended for installation of AEDs.
(Apr. 27, 2001, D.C. Law 13-278, § 3b; as added Mar. 25, 2009, D.C. Law 17-362, § 2(c), 56 DCR 1211.)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., § 44-232.02
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 23D - Public Access to Defibrillators and Epinephrine › Subchapter I - Access to Defibrillator › § 7–2371.02c. CPR and AED program

§ 7–2371.02c. CPR and AED program.
(a) Within 120 days after October 8, 2016, each school shall meet the requirements of § 7-2371.02 and:
(1) Establish procedures for responding to a medical emergency involving cardiac arrest, including the appropriate use of CPR and an AED;
(2) Have at least one AED on-site at the school;
(3) Have, in coordination with the Department of General Services, a maintenance schedule established for each AED that is in accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines and includes:
(A) Periodic testing;
(B) Periodic inspection; and
(C) Annual maintenance;
(4) Ensure that each AED at the school is appropriate for use on children and adults;
(5) Have had the following individuals successfully complete a CPR and AED program; provided, that individuals newly hired for the following positions shall be required to successfully complete a CPR and AED program within 60 days after their hire date:
(A) Athletic coach, coaching assistant, and athletic trainer;
(B) Athletic director;
(C) Team or game physician;
(D) School nurse; and
(E) Every anticipated AED user employed by the school, as designated by the school;
(6) Require that at least one individual trained in a CPR and AED program be present during the school's hours of operation and during any athletic activity; and
(7) Inform all school employees, at least annually, of the location of each AED in the school.
(b)(1) The Mayor shall:
(A) Establish baseline requirements and guidelines for a CPR and AED program;
(B) Approve each existing CPR and AED program that the Mayor determines meets or exceeds the baseline requirements and guidelines for a CPR and AED program, and any new CPR and AED programs established pursuant to this subchapter; provided, that the Mayor shall approve the existing programs listed in § 7-2371.02(a)(1) and the program offered by the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department pursuant to § 5-401(b-1), as meeting the requirements of this section;
(C) Require each school to maintain a written record of the periodic testing, inspection, and maintenance of each AED; and
(D) Require the successful completion of a CPR and AED program by each employee in a position listed in subsection (a)(5) of this section.
(2) A CPR and AED program may be conducted by a private or public entity.
(Apr. 27, 2001, D.C. Law 13-278, § 3c; as added Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-160, § 3144(c), 63 DCR 10775.)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., § 44-232.03
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 23D - Public Access to Defibrillators and Epinephrine › Subchapter I - Access to Defibrillator › § 7–2371.03. AED use and tort immunity

§ 7–2371.03. AED use and tort immunity.
(a) Any person or entity who, in good faith and without compensation, uses an AED to provide emergency care or treatment shall be immune from civil liability for any personal injury resulting from the care or treatment, or resulting from any act or failure to act in providing or arranging further medical treatment, if the person acts as an ordinary, reasonably prudent person would have acted under the same or similar circumstances.
(b) The immunity from civil liability provided under subsection (a) of this section shall extend to the licensed physician or medical authority involved in automated external defibrillator site placement, the person who provides training in CPR and the use of the automated external defibrillator, and the person or entity responsible for the site where the automated external defibrillator is located.
(c) The immunity from civil liability provided under this subchapter shall not apply if the personal injury results from the gross negligence or the willful or wanton misconduct of the person providing the emergency care.
(d) This section expressly excludes from the provision of immunity designers, manufacturers, or sellers of automated external defibrillators who have claims brought against them based upon current District of Columbia law.
(e) A person who, in good faith and without compensation, uses a defibrillator at the scene of an emergency, and all other persons and entities providing services without compensation under this section, shall be immune from civil liability for any personal injury that results from any act or omission in the use of the defibrillator in an emergency situation.
(f) The immunity from civil liability under this section shall not apply to a licensed or certified health professional who used the automated external defibrillator device while acting within the scope of the license or certification of the professional or within the scope of the employment or agency of the professional.
(g) In addition to any other immunities available under statutory or common law, the District is not civilly liable for any act or omission in the provision of automated external defibrillation if, at the time of the act or omission, the recreation facility possessed a valid recreation facility certificate.
(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.)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., § 44-233
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).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 23D - Public Access to Defibrillators and Epinephrine › Subchapter I - Access to Defibrillator › § 7–2371.04. Agency fund

§ 7–2371.04. Agency fund.
(a) There is established the Automated External Defibrillator Registration Fee Fund (“Fund”), as a non-lapsing, revolving fund, to be administered by the Mayor as an agency fund, as that term is defined in § 47-373(2)(I), and to be used exclusively for the purposes stated in § 7-2371.02.
(b) The Fund shall be financed through registration fees generated pursuant to § 7-2371.02 and regulations promulgated by the Mayor.
(c) The Fund shall be accounted for under procedures established pursuant to subchapter V of Chapter 3 of Title 47.
(Apr. 27, 2001, D.C. Law 13-278, § 5, 48 DCR 1869.)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., § 44-234
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 23D - Public Access to Defibrillators and Epinephrine › Subchapter I - Access to Defibrillator › § 7–2371.04a. Automated external defibrillator incentive program

§ 7–2371.04a. Automated external defibrillator incentive program.
(a) The Mayor may issue rebates to a property owner or lessee of a building in the District who, after October 1, 2022:
(1) Purchases and installs an AED in a publicly accessible location in the interior of a building owned or leased by the property owner or lessee, respectively, within 150 feet from the building's entrance;
(2) Registers the AED with the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department;
(3) Submits a rebate claim that includes such information and documentation as may be required by the Mayor; and
(4) Meets any additional requirements and criteria established by rules issued by the Mayor pursuant to § 7-2371.05.
(b)(1) The rebates issued pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall not exceed $400 for each AED installed in a building, with a maximum rebate of up to $750 per building.
(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, the amount of a rebate shall not exceed the purchase price of the AED.
(c) Rebates issued pursuant to this section shall:
(1) Be contingent upon the availability of funds; and
(2) Not be considered income for purposes of District income tax.
(Apr. 27, 2001, D.C. Law 13-278, § 5a; as added Sept. 21, 2022, D.C. Law 24-167, § 3002(b), 69 DCR 009223.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 5a of Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2022 (D.C. Act 24-470, July 13, 2022, 69 DCR 008707).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 23D - Public Access to Defibrillators and Epinephrine › Subchapter I - Access to Defibrillator › § 7–2371.05. Rules

§ 7–2371.05. Rules.
The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2 may issue rules to implement the provisions of this subchapter.
(Apr. 27, 2001, D.C. Law 13-278, § 6, 48 DCR 1869.)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., § 44-235
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 23D - Public Access to Defibrillators and Epinephrine › Subchapter I - Access to Defibrillator › § 7–2371.06. Appropriations. [Repealed]

§ 7–2371.06. Appropriations. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Apr. 27, 2001, D.C. Law 13-278, § 7, 48 DCR 1869; Mar. 3, 2010, D.C. Law 18-111, § 7012, 57 DCR 181.)
Prior Codifications
2001 Ed., § 44-236
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).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 23D - Public Access to Defibrillators and Epinephrine › Subchapter II - Access to Treatment for Anaphylaxis › § 7–2381.01. Definitions

§ 7–2381.01. Definitions.
For the purposes of this subchapter, the term:
(1) "Administer" means the direct application of an epinephrine auto-injection to a human body.
(2) "Authorized entity" means any entity or organization other than a public school, including recreational camps, colleges, universities, day care facilities, youth sports leagues, restaurants, places of employment, and sports arenas.
(3) "Department" means the Department of Health.
(4) "Epinephrine auto-injector" means a disposable drug delivery system with a spring-activated needle that is designed for the emergency administration of epinephrine to a person suffering an episode of anaphylaxis.
(5) "Health care professional" means a physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse licensed under Chapter 12 of Title 3.
(6) "Standing order" means a prescriptive order written by a health care professional that is not specific to and does not identify a particular patient.
(Feb. 22, 2019, D.C. Law 22-207, § 2, 65 DCR 12365.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-207: § 7155 of D.C. Law 23-16 repealed § 10 of D.C. Law 22-207. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 22-207 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-207: § 10 of D.C. Law 22-207 provided that the creation of this section by § 2 of D.C. Law 22-207 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 22-207, see § 7155 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 22-207, see § 7155 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-91, July 22, 2019, 66 DCR 8497).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 23D - Public Access to Defibrillators and Epinephrine › Subchapter II - Access to Treatment for Anaphylaxis › § 7–2381.02. Epinephrine prescriptions

§ 7–2381.02. Epinephrine prescriptions.
(a) A health care professional acting in good faith may directly or by standing order prescribe an epinephrine auto-injector to an authorized entity that has an employee or agent who has completed the training program described in § 7-2381.04.
(b) A pharmacist, in accordance with a health care professional's prescription or standing order, may dispense and distribute an epinephrine auto-injector to an authorized entity to whom an epinephrine auto-injector has been prescribed.
(Feb. 22, 2019, D.C. Law 22-207, § 3, 65 DCR 12365.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-207: § 7155 of D.C. Law 23-16 repealed § 10 of D.C. Law 22-207. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 22-207 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-207: § 10 of D.C. Law 22-207 provided that the creation of this section by § 3 of D.C. Law 22-207 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 22-207, see § 7155 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 22-207, see § 7155 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-91, July 22, 2019, 66 DCR 8497).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 23D - Public Access to Defibrillators and Epinephrine › Subchapter II - Access to Treatment for Anaphylaxis › § 7–2381.03. Authorized use

§ 7–2381.03. Authorized use.
An employee or agent of an authorized entity who has completed the training program described in § 7-2381.04 may use an epinephrine auto-injector prescribed pursuant to § 7-2381.02 to:
(1) Provide an epinephrine auto-injector to any individual who the employee or agent believes in good faith is experiencing anaphylaxis, for immediate administration;
(2) Provide an epinephrine auto-injector to the parent, guardian, or caregiver of an individual who the employee or agent believes in good faith is experiencing anaphylaxis, for immediate administration; or
(3) Administer an epinephrine auto-injector to any individual who the employee or agent believes in good faith is experiencing anaphylaxis.
(Feb. 22, 2019, D.C. Law 22-207, § 4, 65 DCR 12365.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-207: § 7155 of D.C. Law 23-16 repealed § 10 of D.C. Law 22-207. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 22-207 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-207: § 10 of D.C. Law 22-207 provided that the creation of this section by § 4 of D.C. Law 22-207 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 22-207, see § 7155 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 22-207, see § 7155 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-91, July 22, 2019, 66 DCR 8497).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 23D - Public Access to Defibrillators and Epinephrine › Subchapter II - Access to Treatment for Anaphylaxis › § 7–2381.04. Training required

§ 7–2381.04. Training required.
(a) An employee or agent of an authorized entity may not provide or administer an epinephrine auto-injector under this subchapter unless he or she completes an anaphylaxis training program. The training program shall be conducted by:
(1) A nationally recognized organization experienced in training laypersons in emergency health treatment; or
(2) An entity or individual approved by the Department.
(b) The training program may be conducted online or in person and shall include instruction on:
(1) The recognition of signs and symptoms of severe allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis;
(2) Standards and procedures for the storage and administration of an epinephrine auto-injector; and
(3) Post-administration emergency medical follow-up procedures.
(c) An organization, individual, or entity that conducts the training program shall issue a certificate, on a form developed by the Department, to each person who successfully completes the training program.
(Feb. 22, 2019, D.C. Law 22-207, § 5, 65 DCR 12365.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-207: § 7155 of D.C. Law 23-16 repealed § 10 of D.C. Law 22-207. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 22-207 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-207: § 10 of D.C. Law 22-207 provided that the creation of this section by § 5 of D.C. Law 22-207 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 22-207, see § 7155 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 22-207, see § 7155 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-91, July 22, 2019, 66 DCR 8497).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 23D - Public Access to Defibrillators and Epinephrine › Subchapter II - Access to Treatment for Anaphylaxis › § 7–2381.05. Storing and maintaining epinephrine

§ 7–2381.05. Storing and maintaining epinephrine.
(a) An authorized entity may acquire and maintain epinephrine auto-injectors obtained in accordance with § 7-2381.02. Once acquired, the epinephrine auto-injectors shall be maintained:
(1) In a location readily accessible in an emergency situation;
(2) In accordance with the manufacturer's instructions for storage; and
(3) In accordance with any additional requirements that may be established by the Department.
(b) An authorized entity shall designate employees or agents who have completed the training described in § 7-2381.04 to be responsible for the storage and maintenance of epinephrine auto-injectors acquired by the authorized entity.
(Feb. 22, 2019, D.C. Law 22-207, § 6, 65 DCR 12365.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-207: § 7155 of D.C. Law 23-16 repealed § 10 of D.C. Law 22-207. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 22-207 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-207: § 10 of D.C. Law 22-207 provided that the creation of this section by § 6 of D.C. Law 22-207 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 22-207, see § 7155 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 22-207, see § 7155 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-91, July 22, 2019, 66 DCR 8497).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 23D - Public Access to Defibrillators and Epinephrine › Subchapter II - Access to Treatment for Anaphylaxis › § 7–2381.06. Limitations on liability

§ 7–2381.06. Limitations on liability.
(a) The following shall be immune from civil or criminal liability for the performance of actions authorized by this subchapter; provided, that no immunity shall extend to gross negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct:
(1) An authorized entity and its employees or agents; and
(2) A third party that facilitates the availability of epinephrine auto-injectors to an authorized entity.
(b) The following shall be immune from civil or criminal liability for the performance of actions authorized by this subchapter; provided, that no immunity shall extend to gross negligence, recklessness, intentional misconduct, or a willful or wanton disregard for the health or safety of others:
(1) A health care professional that prescribes epinephrine auto-injectors to an authorized entity;
(2) A pharmacist that dispenses or distributes epinephrine auto-injectors to an authorized entity; and
(3) An organization, individual, or entity that conducts the training described in § 7-2381.04.
(Feb. 22, 2019, D.C. Law 22-207, § 7, 65 DCR 12365.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-207: § 7155 of D.C. Law 23-16 repealed § 10 of D.C. Law 22-207. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 22-207 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-207: § 10 of D.C. Law 22-207 provided that the creation of this section by § 7 of D.C. Law 22-207 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 22-207, see § 7155 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 22-207, see § 7155 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-91, July 22, 2019, 66 DCR 8497).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 23D - Public Access to Defibrillators and Epinephrine › Subchapter II - Access to Treatment for Anaphylaxis › § 7–2381.07. Incident reports

§ 7–2381.07. Incident reports.
(a) An authorized entity that acquires and provides or administers epinephrine auto-injectors shall submit to the Department, on a form developed by the Department, a report of each incident on the authorized entity's premises that involves the provision or administration of an epinephrine auto-injector pursuant to § 7-2381.03.
(b) By January 1, 2020, and annually thereafter, the Department shall publish a report summarizing and analyzing the reports submitted pursuant to subsection (a) of this section during the previous fiscal year.
(Feb. 22, 2019, D.C. Law 22-207, § 8, 65 DCR 12365.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-207: § 7155 of D.C. Law 23-16 repealed § 10 of D.C. Law 22-207. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 22-207 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-207: § 10 of D.C. Law 22-207 provided that the creation of this section by § 8 of D.C. Law 22-207 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 22-207, see § 7155 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 22-207, see § 7155 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-91, July 22, 2019, 66 DCR 8497).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 23D - Public Access to Defibrillators and Epinephrine › Subchapter II - Access to Treatment for Anaphylaxis › § 7–2381.08. Rules

§ 7–2381.08. Rules.
The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, shall issue rules to implement the provisions of this subchapter.
(Feb. 22, 2019, D.C. Law 22-207, § 9, 65 DCR 12365.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-207: § 7155 of D.C. Law 23-16 repealed § 10 of D.C. Law 22-207. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 22-207 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-207: § 10 of D.C. Law 22-207 provided that the creation of this section by § 9 of D.C. Law 22-207 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 22-207, see § 7155 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 22-207, see § 7155 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-91, July 22, 2019, 66 DCR 8497).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 23D - Public Access to Defibrillators and Epinephrine › Subchapter II - Access to Treatment for Anaphylaxis › § 7–2381.09. Applicability. [Repealed]

§ 7–2381.09. Applicability. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Feb. 22, 2019, D.C. Law 22-207, § 10, 65 DCR 12365; Sept. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 23-16, § 7155, 66 DCR 8621.)
Applicability
Applicability of D.C. Law 22-207: § 7155 of D.C. Law 23-16 repealed § 10 of D.C. Law 22-207. Therefore the creation of this section by D.C. Law 22-207 has been implemented.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) repeal of applicability provision of D.C. Law 22-207, see § 7155 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 22-207, see § 7155 of Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2019 (D.C. Act 23-91, July 22, 2019, 66 DCR 8497).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 24 - Nuclear Weapons Freeze › § 7–2401. Declaration of policy

§ 7–2401. Declaration of policy.
In the interest of preventing nuclear war, reversing the economic impact of weapons spending, and safeguarding District of Columbia residents, and recognizing that civil defense cannot provide protection from nuclear destruction, it is by the electors declared the public policy of the District of Columbia to support:
(1) A mutual United States-Soviet Union nuclear weapons freeze as a first step toward arms reduction;
(2) Redirection of resources to job creation and human needs; and
(3) Avoidance of nuclear war, not futile preparation to withstand nuclear attack.
(Mar. 17, 1983, D.C. Law 4-210, § 2, 30 DCR 1088.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-1511.
Editor's Notes
Nuclear Test Ban Support: Pursuant to Resolution 6-656, the “Nuclear Test Ban Support Resolution of 1986,” effective May 13, 1986, the Council expressed support for a mutual and verifiable ban of nuclear testing as a first step towards freezing and reversing the arms race between the United States and the Soviet Union.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 24 - Nuclear Weapons Freeze › § 7–2402. Establishment of Advisory Board. [Repealed]

§ 7–2402. Establishment of Advisory Board. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 17, 1983, D.C. Law 4-210, § 3, 30 DCR 1088; Apr. 29, 1998, D.C. Law 12-86, § 401(g), 45 DCR 1172.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-1512.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 24 - Nuclear Weapons Freeze › § 7–2403. Duties of Advisory Board. [Repealed]

§ 7–2403. Duties of Advisory Board. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Mar. 17, 1983, D.C. Law 4-210, § 4, 30 DCR 1088; Apr. 29, 1998, D.C. Law 12-86, § 401(g), 45 DCR 1172.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-1513.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 24 - Nuclear Weapons Freeze › § 7–2404. Proposal for immediate negotiation

§ 7–2404. Proposal for immediate negotiation.
Within 30 days of March 17, 1983, the Mayor shall propose to Congress, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of State, and the President the immediate negotiation with the Soviet Union of a permanent, mutual freeze on the testing, production, and further deployment of all nuclear weapons and their delivery systems.
(Mar. 17, 1983, D.C. Law 4-210, § 5, 30 DCR 1088.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-1514.
Cross References
Prisons, privately operated facilities, authority to register firearms, see § 24-261.02.
Editor's Notes
Initiative 37, D.C. Law 10-99: D.C. Law 10-99 was enacted by the electors of the District of Columbia in Initiative Measure 37.
Section 1 of D.C. Law 10-99 requires the Mayor to notify the District’s Congressional Delegate, in writing, that a majority of District voters request that the Delegate propose a Constitutional amendment directing the U.S. government to: 1) abolish all nuclear warheads by the year 2000; 2) pursue a good faith effort to eliminate war, armed conflict, and military operations; 3) actively promote international peace and nuclear disarmament; and 4) convert weapons industries into constructive, ecologically beneficial peacetime industries and to redirect those resources to meet human needs, including housing, health care, agriculture, education, and environment.
Section 2 of D.C. Law 10-99 provided for severability of the act.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 24A - Establishment of the Office of Neigborhood Safety and Engagement › § 7–2412. Duties of the Executive Director

§ 7–2412. Duties of the Executive Director.
(a) The duties of the Executive Director shall include:
(1) Identifying individuals who pose a high risk of participating in, or being a victim of, violent crime;
(2) Recruiting such individuals, as feasible, to participate in programs incorporating mental or behavioral health counseling and that are designed to discourage violent crime;
(3) Coordinating with District agencies to develop workforce development and restorative justice programming; and
(4) Producing reports as required under § 7-2411(d).
(b)(1) The Executive Director shall ensure that any personally identifiable information that the ONSE collects or maintains concerning existing or potential participants in its programs remains confidential.
(2) The Executive Director shall regularly conduct assessments and evaluations, to be performed by a qualified research entity, of outcomes for participants in ONSE programs.
(June 30, 2016, D.C. Law 21-125, § 102, 63 DCR 4659; Oct. 8, 2016, D.C. Law 21-160, § 3102(a), 63 DCR 10775; Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 3032(b), 64 DCR 7652; Dec. 3, 2020, D.C. Law 23-149, § 3012(b), 67 DCR 10493.)
Applicability
Section 7014 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 901 of D.C. Law 21-125. Therefore the changes made to this section by D.C. Law 21-125 have been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-125: § 901 of D.C. Law 21-125 provided that the change made to this section by § 102 of D.C. Law 21-125 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 § 901 of D.C. Law 21-125, see § 7014 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 3032(b) of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167, Oct. 24, 2017, 64 DCR 10802).
For temporary (90 days) repeal of § 901 of D.C. Law 21-125, see § 7014 of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 3032(b) of Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104, July 20, 2017, 64 DCR 7032).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 24A - Establishment of the Office of Neigborhood Safety and Engagement › § 7–2414. Rules

§ 7–2414. Rules.
The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, may issue rules to implement the provisions of this chapter.
(June 30, 2016, D.C. Law 21-125, § 103a; as added Dec. 13, 2017, D.C. Law 22-33, § 3032(d), 64 DCR 7652.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90-day) creation of this section, see § 3032(d) of the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2017, effective October 24, 2017 (D.C. Act 22-167; 64 DCR 10802).
For temporary (90-day) creation of this section, see § 3032(d) of the Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2017, effective July 20, 2017 (D.C. Act 22-104; 64 DCR 7032).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 24B - Street Harassment Prevention › § 7–2421. Definitions. [Expired]

§ 7–2421. Definitions. [Expired]
Expired.
(Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, §§ 1042, 1048, 65 DCR 9388.)
Expiration of Law
Section 1048 of D.C. Law 22-168 provided that this section shall expire on October 1, 2020.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 1042 of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-458, Oct. 3, 2018, 65 DCR 11212).
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 1042 of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-434, July 30, 2018, 65 DCR 8200).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 24B - Street Harassment Prevention › § 7–2422. Advisory Committee on Street Harassment. [Expired]

§ 7–2422. Advisory Committee on Street Harassment. [Expired]
Expired.
(Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, §§ 1043, 1048, 65 DCR 9388.)
Expiration of Law
Section 1048 of D.C. Law 22-168 provided that this section shall expire on October 1, 2020.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 1043 of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-458, Oct. 3, 2018, 65 DCR 11212).
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 1043 of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-434, July 30, 2018, 65 DCR 8200).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 24B - Street Harassment Prevention › § 7–2423. Survey. [Expired]

§ 7–2423. Survey. [Expired]
Expired.
(Oct. 30, 2018, D.C. Law 22-168, §§ 1044, 1048, 65 DCR 9388.)
Expiration of Law
Section 1048 of D.C. Law 22-168 provided that this section shall expire on October 1, 2020.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 1044>1044 of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-458, Oct. 3, 2018, 65 DCR 11212).
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 1044 of Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2018 (D.C. Act 22-434, July 30, 2018, 65 DCR 8200).