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2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 7E - Establishment of the Office of Violence Prevention and Health Equity › § 7–781. Establishment of the Office of Violence Prevention and Health Equity

§ 7–781. Establishment of the Office of Violence Prevention and Health Equity.
(a) There is established within the Department of Health an Office of Violence Prevention and Health Equity ("Office") tasked with utilizing public health institutions and methods to halt the spread of violence in the District of Columbia.
(b) By October 1, 2016, or 6 months after receiving funding, whichever is later, the Office shall:
(1) In coordination with the District’s other health, human services, public safety, and justice agencies, including the Office of the Attorney General, develop and implement a public health strategy, which includes the use of risk-assessment tools, identification of heavy utilizers of public services, provision of cognitive and family-based therapy, and coordination of available services, to combat the spread of violence;
(2) Conduct a public information campaign concerning the impact of violence, strategies for violence cessation, and the use of alternative dispute resolution techniques; and
(3) Assist the Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants in developing a program to ensure the presence of specially trained staff, tasked with providing counseling, mental health treatment, mediation and dispute resolution services, and trauma-informed care to apparent victims of violence and their families, in each hospital emergency department in the District; provided, that the program shall ensure that at least one specially trained staff member providing the services identified in this paragraph be available at each emergency department whenever the emergency department is accepting patients.
(c) 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, § 104, 63 DCR 4659.)
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Section 7014 of D.C. Law 22-33 repealed § 901 of D.C. Law 21-125.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.
Section 3102(b) of D.C. Law 21-160 amended § 901(a) of D.C. Law 21-125, making only subsection (b)(3) subject to funding. Therefore the other changes made to this section by D.C. Law 21-125 have been given effect.
Applicability of D.C. Law 21-125: § 901 of D.C. Law 21-125 provided that the change made to this section by § 104 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) 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).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 7F - High-Need Healthcare Career Scholarship and Supports Program › § 7–791.01. Definitions

§ 7–791.01. Definitions.
For purposes of this chapter, the term:
(1) "High-need healthcare career" means a career as nursing assistive personnel, an emergency medical technician, a paramedic, or any healthcare profession as may be determined by the Mayor.
(2) "Program" means the High-Need Healthcare Career Scholarships and Supports Program established pursuant to this chapter.
(Mar. 10, 2023, D.C. Law 24-313, § 101, 70 DCR 600.)
Applicability
Section 7093 of D.C. Law 25-50 repealed section 301 of D.C. Law 24-313 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore the creation of this section by section 101 of Law 24-313 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 24-313: § 301 of D.C. Law 24-313 provided that the creation of this section by § 101 of D.C. Law 24-313 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) creation of this section, see § 101 of High Need Healthcare Career Scholarship and Health Professional Loan Repayment Program Emergency Amendment Act of 2022 (D.C. Act 24-468, July 6, 2022, 69 DCR 008390).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 days) creation of this section, see § 101 of High Need Healthcare Career Scholarship and Health Professional Loan Repayment Program Temporary Amendment Act of 2022 (D.C. Law 24-184, Sept. 21, 2022, 0 DCR 0).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 7F - High-Need Healthcare Career Scholarship and Supports Program › § 7–791.03. Eligibility requirements for participating schools and training programs

§ 7–791.03. Eligibility requirements for participating schools and training programs.
(a) A school or training program applying to participate in the Program shall be licensed to operate and in good standing in the District or another state.
(b) Eligible schools and training programs shall be competitively reviewed and selected by the Mayor for participation in the Program based on:
(1) The number of years the school or training program has successfully provided education or training in the healthcare sector and in high-need healthcare careers;
(2) The quality of the education or training provided by the school or training program;
(3) The school or training program's commitment to train individuals for high-need healthcare careers; and
(4) Such other relevant factors as the Mayor may establish by rule.
(c) Preferential consideration for participation in the Program shall be given to eligible schools and training programs located in the District.
(d) Each school or training program selected to participate in the Program shall enter into a contract with the District agreeing to:
(1) Educate or train Program participants;
(2) Assist Program participants in the required examinations;
(3) Pay the examination fees necessary for the Program participant's licensure, registration, or certification in a high-need healthcare career;
(4) Assist Program participants in submitting applications for their licensure, registration, or certification in a high-need healthcare career; and
(5) Submit such reports and information regarding the school or training program's Program participation as may be required by the Mayor.
(e) The contract required by subsection (d) of this section may provide the District with specific remedies for a school or training program's breach of the contract, and the District shall have the general right to enforce the contract in law or equity.
(Mar. 10, 2023, D.C. Law 24-313, § 103, 70 DCR 600.)
Applicability
Section 7093 of D.C. Law 25-50 repealed section 301 of D.C. Law 24-313 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore the creation of this section by section 103 of Law 24-313 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 24-313: § 301 of D.C. Law 24-313 provided that the creation of this section by § 103 of D.C. Law 24-313 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) creation of this section, see § 103 of High Need Healthcare Career Scholarship and Health Professional Loan Repayment Program Emergency Amendment Act of 2022 (D.C. Act 24-468, July 6, 2022, 69 DCR 008390).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 days) creation of this section, see § 103 of High Need Healthcare Career Scholarship and Health Professional Loan Repayment Program Temporary Amendment Act of 2022 (D.C. Law 24-184, Sept. 21, 2022, 0 DCR 0).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 7F - High-Need Healthcare Career Scholarship and Supports Program › § 7–791.04. Rulemaking authority

§ 7–791.04. Rulemaking authority.
The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, may issue rules to implement the provisions of this chapter.
(Mar. 10, 2023, D.C. Law 24-313, § 104, 70 DCR 600.)
Applicability
Section 7093 of D.C. Law 25-50 repealed section 301 of D.C. Law 24-313 removing the applicability provision impacting this section. Therefore the creation of this section by section 104 of Law 24-313 has been implemented.
Applicability of D.C. Law 24-313: § 301 of D.C. Law 24-313 provided that the creation of this section by § 104 of D.C. Law 24-313 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.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 8 - Prevention of Blindness in Infants › § 7–801. Prophylactic solution to be administered

§ 7–801. Prophylactic solution to be administered.
The Mayor may, upon the advice of the Director of the Department of Health and pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, issue rules to prevent and monitor the occurrence of ophthalmia in newborns. Unless the Mayor provides otherwise, each physician, certified midwife, certified professional midwife, or certified nurse-midwife who delivers or otherwise assumes the initial care of a newborn shall, immediately upon that delivery or assumption of care, administer to each eye of the newborn a 1% solution of silver nitrate, an ophthalmic ointment containing either 1% tetracycline or 0.5% erythromycin, or another prophylactic approved by the Mayor.
(Apr. 27, 1937, 50 Stat. 120, ch. 144, § 1; Aug. 1, 1950, 64 Stat. 393, ch. 513, § 1; Feb. 21, 1986, D.C. Law 6-83, § 4(a), 32 DCR 7276; Dec. 29, 2021, D.C. Law 24-46, § 4(a), 68 DCR 011642.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-301.
1973 Ed., § 6-201.
Editor's Notes
Office of Director of Public Health abolished: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 7-101.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 8 - Prevention of Blindness in Infants › § 7–802. Report of eye inflammation; treatment

§ 7–802. Report of eye inflammation; treatment.
Whenever a physician or nurse-midwife discovers that a newborn in his or her care has inflammation of the eye(s) with suppuration, he or she shall report these symptoms to the Commissioner of Public Health within 6 hours of their discovery. Upon receipt of such communication the Commissioner of Public Health, unless he finds such report to be incorrect, shall issue an order directing the parents of such child (or other person charged with its care) either to: (1) place such child in the care of a registered physician; or (2) submit immediately satisfactory proof of inability to pay for such medical service. If the Director of the Department of Human Services finds that the parents or such other person are unable to pay for such medical treatment, he shall order the parents (or such other person) to place the child in a hospital to be designated by the Department of Human Services and at the expense of said Department.
(Apr. 27, 1937, 50 Stat. 120, ch. 144, § 2; Aug. 1, 1950, 64 Stat. 393, ch. 513, § 1; Feb. 21, 1986, D.C. Law 6-83, § 4(b), 32 DCR 7276.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-302.
1973 Ed., § 6-202.
Editor's Notes
Office of Director of Public Health abolished: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 7-101.
Health Department abolished: See Historical and Statutory Notes following § 7-180.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 8 - Prevention of Blindness in Infants › § 7–803. Treatment by other than registered physician

§ 7–803. Treatment by other than registered physician.
No person other than a registered physician shall treat any case of inflammation of the eyes, attended by a discharge therefrom, of a newborn child for any period longer than may be necessary to obtain the services of a registered physician.
(Apr. 27, 1937, 50 Stat. 120, ch. 144, § 3.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-303.
1973 Ed., § 6-203.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 8 - Prevention of Blindness in Infants › § 7–804. Penalty

§ 7–804. Penalty.
Any person who willfully violates this subchapter or any rule, regulation, or order issued pursuant to this subchapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000. Prosecution shall be in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia by information signed by the Corporation Counsel.
(Apr. 27, 1937, 50 Stat. 120, ch. 144, § 4; Feb. 21, 1986, D.C. Law 6-83, § 4(c), 32 DCR 7276.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-304.
1973 Ed., § 6-204.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 8A - Newborn Metabolic Screening [Repealed]. [Repealed] › § 7–831. Purpose. [Repealed]

§ 7–831. Purpose. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Apr. 29, 1980, D.C. Law 3-65, § 2, 27 DCR 1087; Apr. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 22-290, § 401, 66 DCR 1668.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-311.
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of authority pursuant to D.C. Law 3-65, the “D.C. Newborn Screening Requirement Act of 1979”, see Mayor’s Order 99-88, June 2, 1999 ( 46 DCR 5721).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 8A - Newborn Metabolic Screening [Repealed]. [Repealed] › § 7–832. Definitions. [Repealed]

§ 7–832. Definitions. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Apr. 29, 1980, D.C. Law 3-65, § 3, 27 DCR 1087; July 25, 1985, D.C. Law 6-13, § 2(a), 32 DCR 3235; Apr. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 22-290, § 401, 66 DCR 1668.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-312.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 8A - Newborn Metabolic Screening [Repealed]. [Repealed] › § 7–833. Neonatal testing for metabolic disorders. [Repealed]

§ 7–833. Neonatal testing for metabolic disorders. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Apr. 29, 1980, D.C. Law 3-65, § 4, 27 DCR 1087; July 25, 1985, D.C. Law 6-13, § 2(b), 32 DCR 3235; Apr. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 22-290, § 401, 66 DCR 1668.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-313.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 7-836.
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of authority pursuant to the “Preventive Health Services Amendment Act of 1985”, see Mayor’s Order 98-141, August 20, 1998 ( 45 DCR 6588).
Delegation of authority pursuant to Law 6-13, see Mayor’s Order 86-36, March 3, 1986.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 8A - Newborn Metabolic Screening [Repealed]. [Repealed] › § 7–834. Principles governing newborn screening. [Repealed]

§ 7–834. Principles governing newborn screening. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Apr. 29, 1980, D.C. Law 3-65, § 5, 27 DCR 1087; Apr. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 22-290, § 401, 66 DCR 1668.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-314.
Section References
This section is referenced in § 7-833.
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of Authority pursuant to D.C. Law 3-65, “District of Columbia New Born Screening Requirement Act of 1979”, see Mayor’s Order 2004-172, October 20, 2004 ( 51 DCR 10494).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 8A - Newborn Metabolic Screening [Repealed]. [Repealed] › § 7–835. Committee on Metabolic Disorders — Composition; term of office; compensation; vacancies; chairperson; meetings. [Repealed]

§ 7–835. Committee on Metabolic Disorders — Composition; term of office; compensation; vacancies; chairperson; meetings. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Apr. 29, 1980, D.C. Law 3-65, § 6, 27 DCR 1087; Apr. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 22-290, § 401, 66 DCR 1668.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-315.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 8A - Newborn Metabolic Screening [Repealed]. [Repealed] › § 7–836. Committee on Metabolic Disorders — Duties. [Repealed]

§ 7–836. Committee on Metabolic Disorders — Duties. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Apr. 29, 1980, D.C. Law 3-65, § 7, 27 DCR 1087; July 25, 1985, D.C. Law 6-13, § 2(c), 32 DCR 3235; Apr. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 22-290, § 401, 66 DCR 1668.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-316.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 8A - Newborn Metabolic Screening [Repealed]. [Repealed] › § 7–837. Committee on Metabolic Disorders — Annual report to Mayor and Council. [Repealed]

§ 7–837. Committee on Metabolic Disorders — Annual report to Mayor and Council. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Apr. 29, 1980, D.C. Law 3-65, § 8, 27 DCR 1087; Apr. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 22-290, § 401, 66 DCR 1668.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-317.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 8A - Newborn Metabolic Screening [Repealed]. [Repealed] › § 7–838. Assumption of costs by District government. [Repealed]

§ 7–838. Assumption of costs by District government. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Apr. 29, 1980, D.C. Law 3-65, § 9, 27 DCR 1087; July 25, 1985, D.C. Law 6-13, § 2(d), 32 DCR 3235; Apr. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 22-290, § 401, 66 DCR 1668.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-318.
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of authority pursuant to Law 6-13, see Mayor’s Order 86-36, March 3, 1986.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 8A - Newborn Metabolic Screening [Repealed]. [Repealed] › § 7–839. Appropriation. [Repealed]

§ 7–839. Appropriation. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Apr. 29, 1980, D.C. Law 3-65, § 10, 27 DCR 1087; July 25, 1985, D.C. Law 6-13, § 2(e), 32 DCR 3235; Apr. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 22-290, § 401, 66 DCR 1668.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-319.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 8A - Newborn Metabolic Screening [Repealed]. [Repealed] › § 7–840. Effective date. [Repealed]

§ 7–840. Effective date. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Apr. 29, 1980, D.C. Law 3-65, § 11, 27 DCR 1087; Apr. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 22-290, § 401, 66 DCR 1668.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-320.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary authorization for the establishment of a program to provide early intervention services designed to meet the developmental needs of infants and toddlers from birth through 2 years of age and their families on a sliding fee scale to provide a system of payment for early intervention services based on the income of the family, see § 2 of the Early Intervention Services Sliding Fee Scale Establishment Emergency Act of 1994 (D.C. Act 10-320, August 4, 1994, 41 DCR 5369), § 2 of the Early Intervention Services Sliding Fee Scale Establishment Congressional Adjournment Emergency Act of 1994 (D.C. Act 10-329, October 21, 1994, 41 DCR 7160), and § 2 of the Early Intervention Services Sliding Fee Scale Establishment Congressional Adjournment Emergency Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-1, January 18, 1995, 42 DCR 537).
Section 3 of D.C. Act 10-320 provided that the Mayor shall issue rules to implement the provisions of the act.
Section 3 of D.C. Act 10-329 provided that the Mayor shall issue rules to implement the provisions of the act.
Section 3 of D.C. Act 11-1 provided that the Mayor shall issue rules to implement the provisions of the act.
For temporary authorization for the establishment of a program to provide early intervention services designed to meet the developmental needs of infants and toddlers from birth through 2 years of age and their families on a sliding fee scale to provide a system of payment for early intervention services based on the income of the family, see § 2 of the Early Intervention Services Sliding Fee Scale Establishment Emergency Act of 1994 (D.C. Act 10-320, August 4, 1994, 41 DCR 5369), § 2 of the Early Intervention Services Sliding Fee Scale Establishment Congressional Adjournment Emergency Act of 1994 (D.C. Act 10-329, October 21, 1994, 41 DCR 7160), § 2 of the Early Intervention Services Sliding Fee Scale Establishment Congressional Adjournment Emergency Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-1, January 18, 1995, 42 DCR 537), § 2 of the Early Intervention Services Sliding Fee Scale Establishment Emergency Act of 1996 (D.C. Act 11-188, January 25, 1996, 43 DCR 395), and see § 2 of the Early Intervention Services Sliding Fee Scale Establishment Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1997 (D.C. Act 12-41, March 31, 1997, 44 DCR 2089).
Section 3 of D.C. Act 12-41 provided that the Mayor shall issue rules to implement the provisions of the act.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 8B - Newborn Hearing Screening [Repealed]. [Repealed] › § 7–851. Definitions. [Repealed]

§ 7–851. Definitions. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Apr. 4, 2001, D.C. Law 13-276, § 2, 48 DCR 1865; Apr. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 22-290, § 402, 66 DCR 1668.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 8B - Newborn Hearing Screening [Repealed]. [Repealed] › § 7–852. Newborn hearing screening programs. [Repealed]

§ 7–852. Newborn hearing screening programs. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Apr. 4, 2001, D.C. Law 13-276, § 3, 48 DCR 1865; Apr. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 22-290, § 402, 66 DCR 1668.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 7-855.
Editor's Notes
Section 7(a) of D.C. Law 13-276 provided: “(a) Section 3 shall apply on the month 120 days following the effective date of this act.”
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 8B - Newborn Hearing Screening [Repealed]. [Repealed] › § 7–853. Health benefit plan reimbursement. [Repealed]

§ 7–853. Health benefit plan reimbursement. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Apr. 4, 2001, D.C. Law 13-276, § 4, 48 DCR 1865; Apr. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 22-290, § 402, 66 DCR 1668.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 7-855.
Editor's Notes
Section 7(b) of D.C. Law 13-276 provided: “(b) Section 4 shall apply to all health benefit plans issued or reissued beginning on the first day of the month 120 days following the effective date of this act.”
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 8B - Newborn Hearing Screening [Repealed]. [Repealed] › § 7–854. Rules. [Repealed]

§ 7–854. Rules. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Apr. 4, 2001, D.C. Law 13-276, § 5, 48 DCR 1865; Apr. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 22-290, § 402, 66 DCR 1668.)
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of Authority Pursuant to DC Law 13-276, the “Newborn Hearing Screening Act of 2000”, see Mayor’s Order 2002-12, February 1, 2002 ( 49 DCR 929).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 8B - Newborn Hearing Screening [Repealed]. [Repealed] › § 7–855. Applicability of §§ 7-852 and 7-853. [Repealed]

§ 7–855. Applicability of §§ 7-852 and 7-853. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Apr. 4, 2001, D.C. Law 13-276, § 6, 48 DCR 1865; Apr. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 22-290, § 402, 66 DCR 1668.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 8B-i - Newborn Heart Screening › § 7–857.01. Definitions

§ 7–857.01. Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the term:
(1) “Critical congenital heart disease” means a group of heart defects that cause serious, life-threatening symptoms and require intervention within the first days or first year of life.
(2) “Health benefit plan” shall have the same meaning as provided in § 31-3301.01(20).
(3) “Health insurer” shall have the same meaning as provided in § 31-3301.01(22).
(4) “Hospital” shall have the same meaning as provided in § 44-501(a)(1).
(5) “Maternity center” shall have the same meaning as provided in § 44-501(a)(2).
(6) “Nurse-midwife” means a registered nurse certified pursuant to 17 DCMR § 5800 et seq.
(7) “Pulse oximetry” means the non-invasive procedure used to measure oxygen levels in the blood.
(Sept. 17, 2015, D.C. Law 21-20, § 2, 62 DCR 8845.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 8B-i - Newborn Heart Screening › § 7–857.02. Critical congenital heart disease screening

§ 7–857.02. Critical congenital heart disease screening.
(a) Every newborn delivered in a hospital, maternity center, or home shall be screened for critical congenital heart disease using pulse oximetry until an alternative test for critical congenital heart disease is adopted by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
(b)(1) Each hospital, maternity center, and nurse-midwife shall:
(A) Inform and educate the parent of the purpose and availability of critical congenital heart disease screening (“screening”);
(B) Perform the screening unless the procedure is refused based on the parent’s religious or personal beliefs;
(C) Document the screening results or the parent’s refusal to allow the screening;
(D) Provide the screening results to the parent of the newborn and, if known, the newborn’s primary care provider;
(E) When a newborn tests positive for critical congenital heart disease, provide recommendations for follow-up testing and treatment to the parent of the newborn and, if known, the newborn’s primary care provider; and
(F) On a quarterly basis, notify the Department of Health of the number of infants screened for critical congenital heart disease, the results of those screenings, and any documented parental refusal based on religious or personal beliefs.
(2) Screening results shall include, at minimum, the age of the infant at the time of screening, actual screening values, and the final interpretation of the results.
(c) The screening required by subsection (a) of this section shall be performed in a manner consistent with the standards of the American Academy of Pediatrics for critical congenital heart disease.
(Sept. 17, 2015, D.C. Law 21-20, § 3, 62 DCR 8845.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 8B-i - Newborn Heart Screening › § 7–857.03. Health benefit plan reimbursement

§ 7–857.03. Health benefit plan reimbursement.
All health insurer health benefit plans shall reimburse for screenings conducted under this chapter.
(Sept. 17, 2015, D.C. Law 21-20, § 4, 62 DCR 8845.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 8B-i - Newborn Heart Screening › § 7–857.04. Rules

§ 7–857.04. Rules.
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.
(Sept. 17, 2015, D.C. Law 21-20, § 5, 62 DCR 8845.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 8B-ii - Compehensive Newborn Screening › § 7–858.01. Definitions

§ 7–858.01. Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the term:
(1) "Birthing facility" means a facility or other place, other than a hospital or the mother's home, that provides antepartal, intrapartal, and postpartal care for both mother and child during and after normal, uncomplicated pregnancy.
(1A) "Committee" means the Perinatal and Infant Health Advisory Committee established in § 7-858.05.
(2) "Critical congenital heart disease" means a group of heart defects that cause serious, life-threatening symptoms and require intervention within the first days or first year of life.
(3) "Department" means the Department of Health.
(3A) "Doctor" means a person holding a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree.
(3B) "Health benefit plan" shall have the same meaning as provided in § 31-3171.01(5).
(4) "Hearing impairment" means a dysfunction of the auditory system, of any type or degree, that is sufficient to interfere with the acquisition and development of speech and language skills, with or without the use of sound amplification.
(5) "Hospital" means a facility other than a birthing facility or the mother's home, that provides antepartal, intrapartal, and postpartal care for both mother and child during and after pregnancy.
(6) "Metabolic disorder" means a disorder which results in a defect in the function of a specific enzyme or protein.
(7) "Nurse-midwife" means a registered nurse certified pursuant to Chapter 58 of Title 17 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (17 DCMR § 5800
et seq
.)
.
(8) "Parent" means an individual who is legally recognized to have all rights provided under District law with respect to a child.
(9) "Report card" means a listing of A-F letter grades addressing compliance with the provisions included in § 7-858.03(a).
(Apr. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 22-290, § 301, 66 DCR 1668; June 24, 2020, D.C. Law 23-118, § 2(a), 67 DCR 5090.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 8B-ii - Compehensive Newborn Screening › § 7–858.02. Newborn screening and testing

§ 7–858.02. Newborn screening and testing.
(a) Each hospital, birthing facility, and nurse-midwife shall:
(1) Inform and educate the parent of a newborn of the purpose and availability of newborn screening for critical congenital heart disease, hearing impairment, and metabolic disorders;
(2) Screen all newborns delivered or cared for at the hospital, home, or birthing facility for critical congenital heart disease, hearing impairment, and metabolic disorders, unless the newborn's parent withholds consent for the screening procedure;
(3) Document the screening results or the parent's refusal to permit the screening;
(4) Provide the screening results to the parent of the newborn and the newborn's primary care provider;
(5) When a screening discloses a positive result, provide recommendations for follow-up testing and treatment to the parent of the newborn and to the newborn's primary care provider; and
(6) Notify the Department of the number of infants screened, the results of the screening, and any documented parental refusal.
(b) The Mayor shall establish specific procedures for each screening through rulemaking and may revise the type of newborn screening that hospitals, birthing facilities, and nurse-midwives are required to conduct.
(c) Except for statistical data compiled without reference to the identity of any individual, all information obtained from any individual or from specimens from any newborn shall be held confidential and be considered a confidential medical record, except any information for which a parent consents to release. Each parent shall be informed of the scope of the information requested to be released and the purpose of releasing the information before the release of any confidential information.
(d) Each individual and group health benefits plan issued or renewed in the District of Columbia shall provide coverage for newborn screenings required by and performed in accordance with the provisions of this section.
(Apr. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 22-290, § 302, 66 DCR 1668; June 24, 2020, D.C. Law 23-118, § 2(b), 67 DCR 5090.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 8B-ii - Compehensive Newborn Screening › § 7–858.03. Birthing facility report cards; inspections; annual reports

§ 7–858.03. Birthing facility report cards; inspections; annual reports.
(a) Each hospital and birthing facility shall report to the Department information regarding inpatient services and processes for each of the following elements as the Department may require through rulemaking, including:
(1) Newborn screening requirements established under this chapter;
(2) Lactation support services;
(3) Education requirements on newborn and postpartum health;
(4) Discharge standards established under this chapter; and
(5) Clinical quality measures of obstetrical and neonatal care.
(b) The Department may inspect each hospital and birthing facility to verify compliance with the requirements of this chapter and to assess performance related to the elements set forth in subsection (a) of this section while conducting its annual inspection of each hospital and birthing facility.
(c) The Department shall issue an annual report that includes a report card for each hospital and birthing facility that summarizes the results of the hospital or birthing facility for each element set forth in subsection (a) of this section.
(Apr. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 22-290, §303; as added June 24, 2020, D.C. Law 23-118, § 2(e), 67 DCR 5090.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 8B-ii - Compehensive Newborn Screening › § 7–858.04. Discharge standards

§ 7–858.04. Discharge standards.
(a) Each hospital, birthing facility, and nurse-midwife shall provide to each parent comprehensive newborn education and a discharge form approved by the Department with information regarding the newborn's hospital course of treatment, including screenings, procedures, and other tests.
(b) The Mayor shall develop and issue standards for post-partum education, including breastfeeding, family planning, safe sleep practices, tobacco exposure, vaccinations, car safety, basic newborn care, and the results and rationale for newborn screenings.
(c) The Mayor shall establish the content of newborn discharge forms through rulemaking.
(Apr. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 22-290, § 302, 66 DCR 1668; redesignated § 304, June 24, 2020, D.C. Law 23-118, § 2(c), 67 DCR 5090.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 8B-ii - Compehensive Newborn Screening › § 7–858.05. Perinatal and Infant Health Advisory Committee; establishment and composition

§ 7–858.05. Perinatal and Infant Health Advisory Committee; establishment and composition.
(a) There is established a Perinatal and Infant Health Advisory Committee that shall be responsible for making recommendations to the Mayor and the Director of the Department of Health regarding improving perinatal health and assuring access to quality perinatal health services.
(b) The committee shall be composed of the following 11 voting members:
(1) The Director of the Department of Health, or designee, who shall also serve as chairperson of the committee;
(2) The Director of the Department of Health Care Finance, or designee;
(3) The State Superintendent of Education, or designee;
(4) Two consumer members with children under the age of 5 years;
(5) A doctor practicing as a pediatric primary care provider;
(6) A doctor practicing as a neonatologist;
(7) A doctor practicing as an obstetrician-gynecologist in an ambulatory setting;
(8) A doctor specialized in and practicing maternal-fetal medicine;
(9) A health care professional specialized in and practicing genetics and newborn screening; and
(10) A certified lactation counselor.
(c) The non-government members shall be appointed by the Mayor pursuant to § 1-523.01(f)(69). Each non-government member shall be appointed for a term of 3 years; except, that of the initial appointments, 2 members shall be appointed for terms of 1 year, 3 members shall be appointed for terms of 2 years, and 3 members shall be appointed for terms of 3 years. If a vacancy occurs for any reason other than the normal expiration of a term, a member shall be appointed for the remainder of the unexpired portion of the term. No member shall be appointed to more than 3 consecutive 3-year terms. The members of the committee shall serve without compensation.
(d) The committee shall meet quarterly, at a time and place determined by the chairperson.
(e)(1) At least 6 members shall be present to constitute a quorum.
(2) The committee may establish such policies and procedures as it considers appropriate for the administration of its functions.
(f) The Department shall provide administrative support to the committee.
(Apr. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 22-290, §305; as added June 24, 2020, D.C. Law 23-118, § 2(f), 67 DCR 5090.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 8B-ii - Compehensive Newborn Screening › § 7–858.06. Duties of the committee

§ 7–858.06. Duties of the committee.
The committee shall:
(1) Gather and disseminate information about perinatal and infant health indicators to increase the public's understanding of the status of perinatal and infant health in the District.
(2) Review newborn screening and surveillance data, including aggregate reports and individual case studies, and provide recommendations to improve the quality of newborn screening and birthing facility maternal and newborn discharge protocols;
(3) Provide recommendations for hospitals and birthing facilities to improve metrics on the report cards issued by the Department under § 7-858.03(c);
(4) Evaluate the need for and efficacy of all newborn screening tests and recommend the removal or addition of screening tests, as appropriate;
(5) Devise strategies to increase promotion and support of breastfeeding;
(6) Review perinatal and infant health policies and programs for the purpose of providing recommendations to improve their effectiveness in improving the health of mothers and infants;
(7) Convene sub-committees for specialty areas of perinatal and newborn health, such as metabolic disorders, to inform and provide recommendations to the full committee as needed; and
(8) Provide an annual report to the Mayor and Council of its legislative, regulatory, programmatic, and policy recommendations.
(Apr. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 22-290, §306; as added June 24, 2020, D.C. Law 23-118, § 2(f), 67 DCR 5090.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 8B-ii - Compehensive Newborn Screening › § 7–858.07. Penalties

§ 7–858.07. Penalties.
Civil fines and penalties may be imposed as sanctions for an infraction of § 7-858.02(a) or (c), § 7-858.03(a), or § 7-858.04(a) pursuant to Chapter 18 of Title 2 ("Civil Infractions Act"). Enforcement and adjudication of an infraction shall be pursuant to the Civil Infractions Act.
(Apr. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 22-290, §307; as added June 24, 2020, D.C. Law 23-118, § 2(f), 67 DCR 5090.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 8B-ii - Compehensive Newborn Screening › § 7–858.08. Rules

§ 7–858.08. Rules.
The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, shall issue rules to implement the provisions of this chapter.
(Apr. 11, 2019, D.C. Law 22-290, § 303, 66 DCR 1668; redesignated § 308, June 24, 2020, D.C. Law 23-118, § 2(d), 67 DCR 5090.)
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 8C - Early Intervention for Children › Subchapter I - Early Intervention, 1995 › § 7–861. Program establishment. [Repealed]

§ 7–861. Program establishment. [Repealed]
Repealed.
(Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-172, § 2, 43 DCR 4491; Mar. 2, 2007, D.C. Law 16-191, § 33, 53 DCR 6794.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-331.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary addition of subchapter, see §§ 2 and 3 of the Early Intervention Services Sliding Fee Scale Establishment Emergency Act of 1994 (D.C. Act 10-320, August 4, 1994, 41 DCR 5369), §§ 2 and 3 of the Early Intervention Services Sliding Fee Scale Establishment Congressional Adjournment Emergency Act of 1994 (D.C. Act 10-329, October 21, 1994, 41 DCR 7160), §§ 2 and 3 of the Early Intervention Services Sliding Fee Scale Establishment Congressional Adjournment Emergency Act of 1995 (D.C. Act 11-1, January 18, 1995, 42 DCR 537), §§ 2 and 3 of the Early Intervention Services Sliding Fee Scale Establishment Emergency Act of 1996 (D.C. Act 11-188, January 25, 1996, 43 DCR 395), §§ 2 and 3 of the Early Intervention Services Sliding Fee Scale Establishment Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1996 (D.C. Act 11-245, April 11, 1996, 43 DCR 2121), and §§ 2 and 3 of the Early Intervention Services Sliding Fee Scale Establishment Second Congressional Review Emergency Act of 1996 (D.C. Act 11-484, January 2, 1997, 44 DCR 628).
For temporary (90 day) addition of subchapter, see §§ 502 to 504 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Emergency Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-310, March 26, 2002, 49 DCR 3420).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 day) addition, see § 2 of Early Intervention Services Sliding Fee Scale Establishment Temporary Act of 1994 (D.C. Law 10-199, March 14, 1995, law notification 42 DCR 1516).
For temporary (225 day) addition, see § 2 of Early Intervention Services Sliding Fee Scale Establishment Temporary Act of 1996 (D.C. Law 11-132, May 29, 1996, law notification 43 DCR 3360).
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of authority pursuant to D.C. Law 11-172, the “Early Intervention Services Sliding Fee Scale Establishment Act of 1996”, see Mayor’s Order 97-110, June 18, 1997 ( 44 DCR 4128).
Delegation of Rulemaking Authority to the Director of the Child and Family Services Agency under the Newborn Safe Haven Temporary Act of 2009, see Mayor’s Order 2009-146, September 1, 2009 ( 56 DCR 7517).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 8C - Early Intervention for Children › Subchapter I - Early Intervention, 1995 › § 7–862. Rules. [Repealed]

§ 7–862. Rules. [Repealed]
Repealed. .
(Apr. 9 1997, D.C. Law 11-172, § 3, 43 DCR 4491; Mar. 2, 2007, D.C. Law 16-191, § 33, 53 DCR 6794.)
Prior Codifications
1981 Ed., § 6-332.
Emergency Legislation
For temporary addition of subchapter, see note to § 7-861.
For temporary (90 day) addition of subchapter, see §§ 502 to 504 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Emergency Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Act 14-310, March 26, 2002, 49 DCR 3420).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 day) addition, see § 3 of Early Intervention Services Sliding Fee Scale Establishment Temporary Act of 1994 (D.C. Law 10-199, March 14, 1995, law notification 42 DCR 1516).
For temporary (225 day) addition, see § 3 of Early Intervention Services Sliding Fee Scale Establishment Temporary Act of 1996 (D.C. Law 11-132, May 29, 1996, law notification 43 DCR 3360).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 8C - Early Intervention for Children › Subchapter II - Early Intervention, 2005 › § 7–863.01. Short title

§ 7–863.01. Short title.
This subchapter may be cited as the “Early Intervention Program Establishment Act of 2004”.
(Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-353, § 501, 52 DCR 2331.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 501 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Emergency Amendment Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-3, January 22, 2003, 50 DCR 1426).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 501 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-71, April 16, 2003, 50 DCR 3593).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 501 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Second Emergency Amendment Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-279, December 18, 2003, 51 DCR 60).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 501 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-407, March 18, 2004, 51 DCR 3659).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 501 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Emergency Amendment Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-630, November 30, 2004, 52 DCR 1143).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 501 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2005 (D.C. Act 16-30, February 17, 2005, 52 DCR 2993).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 day) addition, see § 501 of the Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Temporary Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Law 14-164, June 25, 2002, law notification 49 DCR 6500).
For temporary (225 day) addition, see § 501 of the Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Temporary Amendment Act of 2003 (D.C. Law 15-2, May 3, 2003, law notification 50 DCR 3782).
For temporary (225 day) addition, see § 501 of the Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Temporary Amendment Act of 2004 (D.C. Law 15-117, March 30, 2004, law notification 51 DCR 3804).
For temporary (225 day) addition, see § 501 of the Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Second Temporary Amendment Act of 2004 (D.C. Law 15-319, April 8, 2005, law notification 52 DCR 4708).
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 8C - Early Intervention for Children › Subchapter II - Early Intervention, 2005 › § 7–863.03a. Transfer from Department of Human Services; continuation

§ 7–863.03a. Transfer from Department of Human Services; continuation.
(a) All positions, personnel, property, records, and unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, and other funds available or to be made available to the Department of Human Services that support functions related to the responsibilities of the Early Care and Education Administration and the Early Intervention Program and all of the powers, duties, and functions delegated to the Department of Human Services concerning the establishment, development, and institution of functions related to the Early Care and Education Administration and the Early Intervention Program are transferred to the Office of the State Superintendent of Education, established by § 38-2601. The transfer shall be implemented in accordance with the transition plan required by § 38-2605.01.
(b) All rules, orders, obligations, determinations, grants, contracts, licenses, and agreements of the Board of Education, the District of Columbia Public Schools, the Department of Human Services, or the University of the District of Columbia relating to functions transferred to the Office of the State Superintendent of Education under subsection (a) of this section shall remain in effect according to their terms until lawfully amended, repealed, or modified.
(Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-353, § 503a; as added June 12, 2007, D.C. Law 17-9, § 304(b), 54 DCR 4102; July 18, 2008, D.C. Law 17-202, § 602, 55 DCR 6297.)
Section References
This section is referenced in § 38-2605.01.
Effect of Amendments
D.C. Law 17-202 substituted “institution of functions related to the Early Care and Education Administration and the Early Intervention Program” for “institution of functions related to the Early Intervention Program”.
2023 District of Columbia Code › Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety › Chapter 8C - Early Intervention for Children › Subchapter II - Early Intervention, 2005 › § 7–863.04. Rules

§ 7–863.04. Rules.
The Mayor, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2, may issue rules to implement the provisions of this subchapter.
(Apr. 13, 2005, D.C. Law 15-353, § 504, 52 DCR 2331.)
Emergency Legislation
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 504 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Emergency Amendment Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-3, January 22, 2003, 50 DCR 1426).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 504 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-71, April 16, 2003, 50 DCR 3593).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 504 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Second Emergency Amendment Act of 2003 (D.C. Act 15-279, December 18, 2003, 51 DCR 60).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 504 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-407, March 18, 2004, 51 DCR 3659).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 504 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Emergency Amendment Act of 2004 (D.C. Act 15-630, November 30, 2004, 52 DCR 1143).
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 504 of Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2005 (D.C. Act 16-30, February 17, 2005, 52 DCR 2993).
Temporary Legislation
For temporary (225 day) addition, see § 504 of the Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Temporary Amendment Act of 2002 (D.C. Law 14-164, June 25, 2002, law notification 49 DCR 6500).
For temporary (225 day) addition, see § 504 of the Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Temporary Amendment Act of 2003 (D.C. Law 15-2, May 3, 2003, law notification 50 DCR 3782).
For temporary (225 day) addition, see § 504 of the Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Temporary Amendment Act of 2004 (D.C. Law 15-117, March 30, 2004, law notification 51 DCR 3804).
For temporary (225 day) addition, see § 504 of the Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Second Temporary Amendment Act of 2004 (D.C. Law 15-319, April 8, 2005, law notification 52 DCR 4708).
Delegation of Authority
Delegation of Authority pursuant to Section 504 of the Early Intervention Program Establishment Act of 2004, D.C. Law 15-353, as amended, see Mayor’s Order 2009-167, September 28, 2009 ( 56 DCR 8100).