D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-9324

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 43, October 25, 2024

Rule 17-9324 - HOME HEALTH AIDE PROGRAM APPROVAL PROCEDURES

9324.1

Each institution applying for approval to provide HHA training shall do the following:

(a) Submit to the Board a statement of intent to establish an HHA training program;

(b) Submit to the Board a proposal to establish an HHA training program which shall contain the following information:

(1) A statement of purpose;

(2) A statement of need for the training program in the District of Columbia;

(3) A description of the proposed program's potential effect on existing home health aide training programs in the area;

(4) The organizational structure of the institution showing the relationship of the proposed training program within the organization;

(5) Evidence of adequate financial resources for planning, implementation, and continuation of the program;

(6) Evidence of current licensure by the Education Licensure Commission or other Board-approved credentialing or accreditation organization;

(7) The background and qualifications of the proposed instructors;

(8) The number of full time equivalent (FTE) budgeted instructor positions;

(9) Evidence of the availability of adequate clinical facilities;

(10) A description of the anticipated trainee population, including admission criteria and along with a copy of the admissions exam;

(11) A tentative time schedule for planning and initiating the program; and

(12) Fee schedules; and

(c) Submit the application fee.

9324.2

After reviewing the application, based on the applicant's compliance with §§ 9327 and 9332, a decision shall be made to:

(a) Approve the program;

(b) Defer approval if additional information is needed; or

(c) Deny approval of the program.

9324.3

If an application approval has been granted, a site visit shall be conducted by the Board in conjunction with the Education Licensure Commission staff to determine the program's compliance with § 9327 and the program's ability to meet criteria set forth in §§ 9331 and 9332.

9324.4

After reviewing the site visit report, the Board shall vote to approve, deny, or defer program approval for resource, facility, or service concerns.

9324.5

A training program shall not admit trainees to the program before the program has been approved by the Board.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-9324

Final Rulemaking published at 59 DCR 8359, 8373 (July 13, 2012)

Authority: Director of the Department of Health, pursuant to the authority set forth in section 302(14) of the District of Columbia Health Occupations Revision Act of 1985, effective March 15, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-99; D.C. Official Code § 3-1203.02(14) (2007 Repl.)), and Mayor's Order 98-140, dated August 20, 1998