D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 22-A6309

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 25, June 21, 2024

Rule 22-A6309 - EMPLOYEE CONDUCT

6309.1

All staff shall adhere to ethical standards of behavior in their relationships with clients as follows:

(a) Staff shall maintain an ethical and professional relationship with clients at all times;

(b) Licensed or certified staff must adhere to their professional codes of conduct, as required by District licensing laws and regulations;

(c) Staff shall not enter into dual or conflicting relationships with individuals that might affect professional judgment, therapeutic relationships, or increase the risk of exploitation; and

(d) The provider shall establish written policies and procedures regarding staff relationships with both current and former clients that are consistent with this section.

6309.2

No staff, including licensed professionals, support personnel, and volunteers, shall engage in sexual activities or sexual contact with clients.

6309.3

No staff, including licensed professionals, support personnel, and volunteers, shall engage in sexual activities or sexual contact with former clients.

6309.4

No staff, including licensed professionals, support personnel, and volunteers, shall engage in sexual activities or sexual contact with clients' relatives or other individuals with whom clients maintain a close personal relationship.

6309.5

No staff, including licensed professionals, support personnel, and volunteers, shall provide services to individuals with whom they have had a prior sexual or other significant relationship.

6309.6

Staff, including licensed professionals, support personnel, and volunteers, shall only engage in appropriate physical contact with clients and are responsible for setting clear, appropriate, and culturally sensitive boundaries that govern such physical contact.

6309.7

No staff, including licensed professionals, support personnel, and volunteers, shall sexually harass clients. Sexual harassment includes sexual advances, sexual solicitation, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.

6309.8

No provider or employee of a provider shall be a representative payee for any person receiving services from a treatment or RSS program.

D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 22-A6309

Final Rulemaking published at 62 DCR 12056 (9/4/2015); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 11585 ( 10/9/2020 ).