District of Columbia Administrative Code

2023 PAYMENT OF PREMIUMS 2023.1 The Department of Human Services shall either pay the recipient’s monthly premium directly to the insurer, or reimburse the recipient for the monthly premium if the recipient pays it. 2023.2 The Department shall not pay or reimburse the recipient f…

2024 DURATION OF BENEFITS 2024.1 The Department shall continue to pay health insurance premiums until one (1) of the following occurs: (a) The recipient becomes eligible for Medicare benefits; (b) The recipient is re-employed and can obtain health benefits under the new employer’…

2099 DEFINITIONS 2099.1 For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed: Department - The District of Columbia Department of Health. Eligible Drug - Retrovir (AZT), alpha interferon, aerosolized pentarnadine, or another drug that is approved by …

2100 ESTABLISHMENT 2100.1 This chapter governs the implementation of Chapter I, §2036 of Pub. L. 100-690, the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, to make available start-up loans for self-help housing for four (4) or more recovering substance abusers. 2100.2 This Chapter shall be admini…

2102 LOAN PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS 2102.1 The Department shall authorize loans to non-profit groups and entities for the purpose of defraying housing costs associated with four (4) or more recovering individuals who plan to reside together in a house. 2102.2 The eligible group or ent…

2103 APPLICATION PROCEDURES 2103.1 Loan application forms may be obtained by writing to the Commission of Public Health, Office of Health Planning and Development, at 1660 L Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036. 2103.2 The prospective borrower shall complete a loan application fo…

2104 LOAN PROGRAM AGREEMENT 2104.1 Each loan recipient shall sign a loan agreement which shall include the following: (a) Amount of the loan; (b) The schedule for repayment; (c) The date the payment is due; (d) The amount of the installment payment; (e) The late payment fees; and…

2105 LOAN APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS 2105.1 The Chief, Office of Health Planning and Development, shall convene a loan application review panel which shall be comprised of the following: (a) Chief, Office of Health Planning and Development, or his or her designee; (b) Administrat…

2106 LOAN PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS 2106.1 The receiving group or entity shall repay each loan no later than two (2) years after the date on which the loan is made. 2106.2 The receiving group or entity shall be informed of the following: (a) That monthly installments must be made in t…

2199 DEFINITIONS 2199.1 The following terms shall have the meanings ascribed: Group or Entity - Any organization or agency with bylaws, officers and operating policies or a group of at least four (4) or more individuals who have joined together to establish a new recovery house. …

2200 PURPOSE AND SCOPE 2200.1 The rules in this chapter authorize the designation and operation of isolation and quarantine sites to prevent and control the spread of communicable diseases dangerous to the public’s health, which include the following types of sites: Isolation and…

2201 OPERATION OF DESIGNATED ISOLATION AND QUARANTINE SITES 2201.1 The Department may designate and operate isolation and quarantine sites for individuals experiencing homelessness who have tested positive for COVID-19, or are exhibiting symptoms of another communicable disease t…

2202 TRANSFER OF CLIENTS FROM HOMELESS SHELTERS 2202.1 The Department may immediately transfer a homeless shelter client in the Continuum of Care to a designated isolation and quarantine site if the client tests positive for COVID-19, or is exhibiting symptoms of a communicable d…

2299 DEFINITIONS 2299.1 For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed: COVID-19 – the disease caused by SARS-CoV-2. Department – the Department of Human Services. Continuum of Care – has the same meaning as set forth in Section 2(8) of the…

2301 CERTIFICATION -- FULL, CONDITIONAL AND PROVISIONAL 2301.1 The Department may grant either full, conditional, or provisional certification status to a substance abuse treatment facility or program after conducting on-site inspections and reviewing application materials, inclu…

2302 CERTIFICATION: APPLICATION -- SCHEDULE OF SUBMISSION, QUALIFICATIONS 2302.1 An applicant shall apply for certification on a form provided by the Department at least ninety (90) calendar days before the opening date of a substance abuse treatment program or facility. 2302.2 A…

2303 CERTIFICATION: APPLICATION -- CONTENT 2303.1 An applicant shall state whether he or she is applying for certification to provide treatment for drug abuse, alcohol abuse, or a combination thereof. 2303.2 An application for certification shall be submitted to the Department wi…

2304 CERTIFICATION -- EXEMPTIONS FROM STANDARDS 2304.1 If a certification standard interferes with a service provision, the Department may, at its discretion, exempt a certification standard if the exemption does not jeopardize the health and safety of patients, infringe on patie…

2305 CERTIFICATION -- RE-CERTIFICATION PROCEDURES 2305.1 A facility shall submit an application for re-certification to the Department at least ninety (90) calendar days prior to expiration of its certificate. 2305.2 The Department may re-certify a facility or program pending sat…

2306 CERTIFICATION -- INSPECTION PROCEDURES 2306.1 The Department and its authorized agents, upon presentation of proper identification, shall have the authority to enter the premises of a substance abuse treatment facility or program during operating hours for the purpose of con…

2307 CERTIFICATION -- STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND CORRECTIVE ACTION PLANS 2307.1 The Department shall issue a statement of deficiency within thirty (30) days of completing an inspection. Statements of deficiencies shall constitute a finding of non-compliance with a certificatio…

2308 CERTIFICATION -- RE-INSPECTION PROCEDURES 2308.1 If a substance abuse facility or program has received a statement of deficiencies due to violations of this chapter, the Department may reinspect the facility or program. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 47 DCR 9341 (Nove…

2309 CERTIFICATION -- SERVICE OF NOTICE 2309.1 Any notice required by this chapter may be served either personally or by certified mail, return receipt requested, directed to the applicant, facility or program at the last known address as shown in the records of the Department. S…

2310 NOTICE REQUIREMENTS -- OPERATIONAL CHANGES 2310.1 A substance abuse treatment program or facility shall notify the Department in writing thirty (30) days prior to implementing any of the following operational changes, including all aspects of the operations materially affect…

2311 NOTICE REQUIREMENTS -- CLOSURES AND CONTINUITY OF PATIENT CARE 2311.1 A facility or program shall provide written notification to the Department at least ninety (90) calendar days prior to its impending closure. This notification shall include plans for the disposition of pa…

2312 NOTICE REQUIREMENTS -- RESUMING OPERATIONS 2312.1 If a facility or program discontinues a service provision, the facility or program shall apply for and obtain a new certification from the Department before resuming operations. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 47 DCR 93…

2313 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES: MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION -- GOVERNING BODY STANDARDS 2313.1 Each substance abuse treatment facility or program shall have a governing body with legal and fiduciary authority, as well as responsibility for the overall operation of the program. In…

2314 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES: MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION -- PROGRAM AND CLINICAL DIRECTORS STANDARDS 2314.1 The governing body or executive director shall appoint a program director to whom it delegates, in writing, the authority and responsibility for the administrative direc…

2315 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES: MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION -- FISCAL MANAGEMENT STANDARDS 2315.1 The facility or program shall have adequate financial resources for the program or facility to deliver all required services. Evidence of adequate financial resources includes but is…

2316 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES: MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION -- ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICE ETHICS 2316.1 A facility or program shall not use any advertising that contains false, misleading or deceptive statements or claims, or false or misleading disclosure of fees and payment for se…

2317 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES: MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION -- RESEARCH STANDARDS 2317.1 All research development and related activities that involve human subjects shall comply with “Protection of Human Subjects” 45 C.F.R., Part 46 and “Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse …

2318 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES: MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION -- ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS 2318.1 A substance abuse treatment facility or program shall provide or arrange for access to services free from all barriers. Specifically: (a) The program shall provide equal opportunity to q…

2319 ADMINISTRATIVE STANDARDS -- QUALITY IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS 2319.1 A substance abuse treatment facility or program shall develop and implement a Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) plan that integrates the process improvement into the agencies’ organizational structure and on…

2320 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES: PROGRAM DESCRIPTION -- POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 2320.1 A facility or program shall develop and implement plans, policies and procedures that shall include descriptions of program operations and service delivery as follows: (a) For the parent organizat…

2321 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES: HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT -- EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN 2321.1 A facility or program shall have an emergency preparedness plan. The plan shall address: (a) Medical emergencies; (b) Natural emergencies, such as earthquakes, severe storms, tornados…

2322 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES: HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT -- FACILITY ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY STANDARDS 2322.1 A substance abuse treatment facility or program shall establish and maintain a safe environment for its operation and shall take usual and reasonable precautions to pres…

2323 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES: HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT -- VEHICLE ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY STANDARDS 2323.1 A substance abuse treatment facility or program shall implement measures to ensure the safe operation of its transportation service, if applicable. These measures shall i…

2324 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES: HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT -- HAZARDOUS AND OTHER WASTE DISPOSAL 2324.1 A substance abuse treatment facility or program shall ensure that medical waste is be stored, collected, transported and disposed of in accordance with applicable District and …

2325 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES -- FOOD AND NUTRITION STANDARDS 2325.1 All patients shall have a nutritional assessment within three (3) days of admission if admitted to a treatment facility or program that provides food service and prepares and serves food 2325.2 All treatment faci…

2326 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES: HUMAN RESOURCES -- PERSONNEL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 2326.1 Personnel policies and procedures shall apply to all staff and volunteers working in the facility or program and shall include: (a) An equal opportunity plan for hiring staff; (b) Requiremen…

2327 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES: HUMAN RESOURCES -- PERSONNEL TRAINING STANDARDS 2327.1 Substance abuse treatment personnel shall have annual training that meets the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and any other applicable infection control guidelines,…

2328 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES: HUMAN RESOURCES -- CLINICAL SUPERVISION AND CREDENTIALING STANDARDS 2328.1 Supervision shall be provided to all staff consistent with their job functions and responsibilities. 2328.2 All staff providing services shall receive supervision in accordanc…

2329 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES -- PATIENT RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES 2329.1 A substance abuse treatment facility or program shall protect the following rights and privileges of each patient, without limitation: (a) To be admitted and receive services in accordance with the Human Rights …

2330 SERVICES AND SUPPORTS -- UNUSUAL INCIDENTS, AND INVESTIGATIONS 2330.1 A substance abuse treatment facility or program shall develop and implement written policies and practices related to individual abuse, neglect, and unusual incidents to insure prompt reporting and a promp…

2331 SERVICES AND SUPPORTS -- LEVELS OF PATIENT CARE STANDARDS 2331.1 A substance abuse treatment facility or program shall develop and implement generally accepted assessment, placement, continuing care, and discharge criteria, such as those provided by the American Society of A…

2332 SERVICES AND SUPPORTS -- PATIENT INTAKE AND SCREENING STANDARDS 2332.1 A substance abuse treatment facility or program shall collect sufficient information on an individual seeking treatment to establish a patient profile for purposes of: (a) Triaging patients based on prese…

2333 SERVICES AND SUPPORTS -- MINIMUM DATA REQUIREMENTS FOR INTAKE AND SCREENING 2333.1 To determine eligibility for substance abuse treatment, and to ensure compliance with §2332.1, an addiction counselor or trained paraprofessional shall collect intake/screening information fro…

2334 SERVICES AND SUPPORTS -- PATIENT ASSESSMENT AND PLACEMENT CRITERIA 2334.1 To determine placement of an applicant in the appropriate level of care in a substance abuse treatment facility or program, qualified program staff shall complete a comprehensive assessment that establ…