District of Columbia Administrative Code

9520 STANDARDS FOR MEDICATION AIDE TRAINING PROGRAMS 9520.1 No institution shall provide MA-C training in the District of Columbia unless its training program has been approved by the Board. 9520.2 The following types of institutions may apply for approval to provide MA-C trainin…

9521 SUPERVISED PRACTICE OF MEDICATION AIDE TRAINEES 9521.1 A medication aide trainee may practice only in accordance with the Act and this chapter. 9521.2 A trainee who is fulfilling educational requirements under this chapter may engage in supervised practice without a District…

9523 MEDICATION AIDE PROGRAM APPROVAL PROCEDURES FOR HEALTHCARE FACILITIES 9523.1 Each facility applying for approval to provide MA-C training shall submit an application for approval which contains the following information: (a) A certificate of exemption or approval from the Hi…

9524 MEDICATION AIDE PROGRAM APPROVAL PROCEDURES FOR SCHOOLS 9524.1 Each institution applying for approval to provide MA-C training shall do the following: (a) At least one hundred eighty (180) days in advance of the scheduled starting date, submit an application for approval to …

9525 PERIODIC REVIEW OF APPROVED PROGRAMS 9525.1 Programs approved by the Board to train MA-Cs shall submit to the Board an annual report and the five hundred dollar ($500) fee in accordance with procedures established by the Board. 9525.2 The Board shall annually re-evaluate the…

9527 MEDICATION AIDE TRAINING PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS 9527.1 Training programs shall use Board approved MA-C model curriculum, that consists of classroom, skills laboratory, and supervised practice hours and may be amended from time to time. 9527.2 All MA-C training programs shall h…

9528 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR MEDICATION AIDE TRAINEES 9528.1 Each trainee shall receive a high school diploma or its equivalent, including for example, but not limited to, the General Education Diploma or National External Diploma Program. 9528.2 Each person applying for medic…

9530 CLOSING OF TRAINING PROGRAMS 9530.1 Each MA-C program that voluntarily discontinues shall: (a) Notify the Board, in writing, as early as possible of the intended discontinuance, stating the reason(s) and planned date of the intended closing; (b) Continue the training program…

9531 RECORDS RETENTION 9531.1 Each MA-C training program shall maintain an accurate and appropriate system of record keeping. 9531.2 Each training program shall ensure that administrative and personnel records are protected against loss, destruction, and unauthorized review. 9531…

9532 RESOURCES, FACILITIES, AND SERVICES 9532.1 Each MA-C training program shall maintain resources, facilities, and services which are adequate to accommodate the training program. The resources, facilities, and services shall include, but are not limited to: (a) Adequate temper…

9599 DEFINITIONS 9599.1 As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed: Abuse - the infliction of physical or mental harm, injury, or death, or financial exploitation of a client. Administer - the direct application of drugs to the human body whethe…

9600 GENERAL PROVISIONS 9600.1 This chapter applies to applicants for, and holders of, a certification to practice as a certified nurse aide (CNA). The chapter supersedes Chapter 32 of Title 29 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations (DCMR). 9600.2 Any person certified,…

9601 NURSE AIDE CERTIFICATION 9601.1 No person shall practice as a CNA in the District of Columbia longer than four (4) months without first being certified by the Board. 9601.2 A nurse aide shall be certified pursuant to § 9604.1 and registered by the Board pursuant to § 9651.1 …

9602 TERM OF CERTIFICATION 9602.1 Subject to § 9601.1, a certification issued pursuant to this chapter shall expire at 11:59 p.m. on October 31 of each odd-numbered year. 9602.2 The Director may modify the renewal system pursuant to § 4006.3 of Chapter 40 of this title and may mo…

9603 CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK 9603.1 A person applying for certification as a CNA shall undergo a criminal background check (CBC) prior to issuance of the certification. 9603.2 After issuance of an initial certification, the applicant shall undergo an additional CBC as determine…

9604 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR NURSING ASSISTANT CERTIFICATION 9604.1 An applicant for certification as a CNA shall: (a) Be at least eighteen (18) years of age; (b) Meet the requirements of § 9603.1; Submit evidence of successfully passing a certification examination offered by on…

9605 REQUIREMENTS FOR NURSE AIDE CERTIFICATION BY EXAMINATION 9605.1 To qualify for certification by examination, an applicant shall: (a) Receive a passing score on the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. (NCSBN) National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) or ano…

9606 REQUIREMENTS FOR NURSING ASSISTANT CERTIFICATION BY ENDORSEMENT 9606.1 An applicant currently working in another jurisdiction as a CNA shall apply for CNA by endorsement in order to work in the District of Columbia as a CNA. An applicant for endorsement as a CNA shall provid…

9607 NURSE AIDE CERTIFICATION RENEWAL To qualify for the renewal of a certification, an applicant shall meet the following requirements: Having performed at least eight (8) hours of functions enumerated in § 9615.1 for compensation during the prior twenty-four (24) months; Having…

9608 REQUIREMENTS FOR INACTIVE STATUS AND REACTIVATION OF CERTIFICATION 9608.1 A CNA with an active certification may request to be placed on inactive status. 9608.2 While on inactive status, the individual shall not be subject to the renewal fee and shall not practice, attempt t…

9609 REQUIREMENTS FOR REINSTATEMENT OF EXPIRED NURSING ASSISTANT CERTIFICATION 9609.1 If a CNA fails to renew his or her certification, the Board shall reinstate the certification if the applicant: (a) Applies to the Board for reinstatement of the certification within five (5) ye…

9613 ASSIGNMENT AND DELEGATION OF NURSING CARE TASKS 9613.1 A registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist or physician may assign or delegate tasks to a CNA that are among the authorized tasks listed in § 9615.1. 9613.2 A CNA shall no…

9615 CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT TASKS 9615.1 Under the supervision of an RN or LPN or other authorized licensed health professional, a CNA may perform the following tasks: Provide effective communication and interpersonal skills; Maintain infection control; Provide safety and em…

9617 DISCIPLINE 9617.1 The Board may revoke, suspend, or deny registration of any CNA who is convicted of any of crime involving moral turpitude pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 3-1205.14(a)(4) (2016 Repl. & 2018 Supp.). 9617.2 In addition to any other disciplinary action it may …

9618 ACTION ON COMPLAINTS OF RESIDENT NEGLECT AND ABUSE, AND MISAPPROPRIATION OF RESIDENT PROPERTY 9618.1 The Board will review all allegations of resident neglect and abuse, and misappropriation of resident property. 9618.2 The Board shall not make a finding that an individual h…

9620 STANDARDS FOR TRAINING PROGRAMS 9620.1 No institution shall provide CNA training in the District of Columbia unless its training program has been approved by the Board. 9620.2 The following types of institutions may apply for approval to provide CNA training: (a) Private, de…

9621 SUPERVISED PRACTICE OF TRAINEES 9621.1 A nursing assistant trainee may practice only in accordance with the District of Columbia Health Occupations Revision Act of 1985, effective March 15, 1986 (Act) (D.C. Law 6-99; D.C. Official Code §§ 3-1203.01, et seq. (2016 Repl.)) and…

9624 TRAINING PROGRAM APPROVAL PROCEDURES 9624.1 Each institution applying for a certificate of approval to provide nursing assistant training shall do the following: (a) Submit to the Board, at least one hundred eighty (180) days in advance of the scheduled starting date, a stat…

9625 PERIODIC REVIEW OF APPROVED PROGRAMS 9625.1 Programs approved by the Board to train CNAs shall submit to the Board an annual report and the five hundred dollar ($500) fee in accordance with procedures established by the Board. 9625.2 The Board shall annually re-evaluate the …

9627 NURSING ASSISTANT TRAINING PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS 9627.1 Training programs shall use Board approved CNA model curriculum, that consists of classroom, skills laboratory, and supervised practice hours and may be amended from time to time. 9627.2 All CNA training programs shall h…

9628 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR NURSING ASSISTANT TRAINEES 9628.1 Each trainee shall be required to take a Board-approved pre-admission examination to assess reading, writing, and math skills prior to enrollment in a training program. 9628.2 English literacy shall be established …

9630 CLOSING OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS 9630.1 Each CNA program that voluntarily discontinues shall: (a) Notify the Board, in writing, as early as possible of the intended discontinuance, stating the reason(s) and planned date of the intended closing; (b) Continue the tra…

9631 RECORDS RETENTION 9631.1 Each CNA training program shall maintain an accurate and appropriate system of record keeping. 9631.2 Each training program shall ensure that administrative and personnel records are protected against loss, destruction, and unauthorized review. 9631.…

9632 RESOURCES, FACILITIES, AND SERVICES 9632.1 Each CNA training program shall maintain resources, facilities, and services which are adequate to accommodate the training program. The resources, facilities, and services shall include, but are not limited to: (a) Adequate tempera…

9699 DEFINITIONS 9699.1 When used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed: Abuse - the infliction of physical or mental harm, or injury to, or death or financial exploitation of a client. Board - the Board of Nursing as established by § 204 of the Di…

9700 GENERAL PROVISIONS 9700.1 This chapter applies to applicants for, and holders of, a certification to practice as a patient care technician (PCT). 9700.2 This chapter shall apply to persons who, regardless of job title, are employed in an acute care service agency or facility…

9701 PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION 9701.1 No person shall practice as a PCT in the District of Columbia without first being certified by the Board of Nursing (Board). SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 66 DCR 11404 (August 23, 2019). District of Columbia Municipal Regu…

9702 TERM OF CERTIFICATION 9702.1 Subject to § 9701.1, a certification issued pursuant to this chapter shall expire at 11:59 p.m. on October 31 of each odd-numbered year. 9702.2 The Director of the Department of Health may modify the renewal system pursuant to § 4006.3 of Chapter…

9703 CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK 9703.1 A person applying for certification as a PCT shall undergo a criminal background check (CBC) prior to issuance of the certification. 9703.2 After issuance of an initial certification, the applicant shall undergo an additional CBC as determine…

9704 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION 9704.1 An applicant for certification as a PCT shall: Be at least eighteen (18) years of age; Meet the requirements of § 9703; (c) Submit evidence of successfully passing a PCT examination offered by a PCT certif…

9705 REQUIREMENTS FOR PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION BY EXAMINATION 9705.1 To qualify for PCT certification by examination, an applicant shall: Receive a passing score on the National Patient Care Technician Examination; and (b) Meet requirements of this chapter. 9705.2 To…

9706 PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION BY ENDORSEMENT 9706.1 An applicant currently working in another jurisdiction as a PCT shall apply for PCT by endorsement in order to work in DC as a PCT. 9706.2 An applicant for endorsement as a PCT shall provide proof of the following: …

9707 PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION RENEWAL To qualify for the renewal of a certification, an applicant shall: (a) Have performed eight (8) hours of patient care technician tasks enumerated in § 9715.1 for compensation during the prior twenty-four (24) months; (b) Have com…

9708 PATIENT CARE TECHNICAN INACTIVE STATUS AND REACTIVATION OF CERTIFICATION 9708.1 A PCT with an active certification may request to be placed on inactive status. 9708.2 While on inactive status, the PCT shall not be subject to the renewal fee and shall not practice, attempt to…

9709 PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN REINSTATEMENT OF EXPIRED CERTIFICATION 9709.1 If a PCT fails to renew his or her PCT certification, the Board shall reinstate the certification if the applicant: (a) Applies to the Board for reinstatement of the certification within five (5) years aft…

9713 ASSIGNMENT AND DELEGATION OF NURSING CARE TASKS TO PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN 9713.1 An RN, LPN or licensed health care professional may assign or delegate tasks to PCTs that are among the authorized tasks listed in § 9715. 9713.2 PCTs shall not practice independently but shall…

9715 PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN TASKS 9715.1 Under the supervision of an RN. LPN or licensed health professional, a PCT may perform the following tasks in addition to the tasks specified in § 9615: Monitoring the administration of oxygen equipment by observing settings, tubing and e…

9717 DISCIPLINE 9717.1 The Board may revoke, suspend, or deny the registration of any PCT who is convicted of any crime involving moral turpitude pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 3-1205.14(a)(4) (2016 Repl. & 2018 Supp.)). 9717.2 In addition to any other disciplinary action it ma…

9720 STANDARDS FOR TRAINING PROGRAMS 9720.1 No institution shall provide PCT training in the District of Columbia unless its training program has been approved by the Board. 9720.2 The following types of institutions may apply for approval to provide PCT training: (a) Private, de…