D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-9724

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 17-9724 - TRAINING PROGRAM APPROVAL PROCEDURES

9724.1

Each institution applying for a certificate of approval to provide PCT training shall do the following:

(a) Submit to the Board of Nursing (Board), at least one hundred eighty (180) days in advance of the scheduled starting date, a statement of intent to establish a PCT training program; and

(b) Submit to the Board an application for a certificate of approval which contains the fo llowing information:

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

(2) A description of the proposed program's potential effect on existing PCT training programs in the area;

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

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

(5) Licensure status of the proposed training facility;

(6) The qualification of the proposed instructors;

(7) The number of fulltime equivalent budgeted instructor positions;

(8) Evidence of the availability of adequate clinical facilities for the training program;

(9) A description of the anticipated trainee population including admission and graduation criteria, a copy of the entrance exam and health requirements.

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

(11) Fee schedules; and

(c) Submit to the Board the one thousand dollar ($1000) application fee.

9724.2

Schools currently non-compliant with the Board's regulatory requirements are not eligible to submit an application to establish an additional program.

9724.3

After reviewing the application, based on the applicant's compliance with § 9727, a decision shall be made to:

(a) Approve the application;

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

(c) Deny approval of the application.

9724.4

If an application approval has been granted, a site visit may be conducted.

9724.5

After reviewing the site visit report and compliance with § 9732, the Board shall vote to approve, deny, or defer program approval for resource, facility, or service concerns.

9724.6

The nurse coordinator for each facility or institution approved to provide training shall attend a Board sponsored orientation.

9724.7

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

9724.8

If the application is denied, the applicant may not resubmit an application until one (1) year has passed from the last submission.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-9724

Final Rulemaking published at 65 DCR 11404 (8/23/2019)