D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 22-A7603

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

Rule 22-A7603 - DMH OFFICER-AGENT CERTIFICATION TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

7603.1

DMH Officer-Agent Certification Training shall be conducted by a psychiatrist and an attorney both of whom must be licensed to practice in the District of Columbia and be approved by the DMH OACC.

7603.2

The DMH Officer-Agent Certification training shall include:

(a) Reviewing the clinical definition of "mental illness;"

(b) Determining when a mental illness is likely to cause a person to injure self or others;

(c) Assessing risk of harm and level of functioning;

(d) Defining cultural competency;

(e) Reviewing the process of applying for admission for emergency observation pursuant to D.C. Official Code Section 21-521, Emergency Hospitalization through preparation of a valid FD-12 application; and

(f) Testifying in court regarding an FD-12 application.

7603.3

DMH Officer-Agent Certification Training shall be offered at least twice a year.

D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 22-A7603

Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 007561 (July 11, 2008)