D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 22-A8031

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

Rule 22-A8031 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ACCREDITATION

8031.1

Effective October 1, 2023, all behavioral health stabilization providers shall obtain and maintain in good standing behavioral health accreditation with at least one (1) of the following organizations: the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), the Council on Accreditation (COA), or The Joint Commission (TJC).

8031.2

The timeline for behavioral health stabilization providers to obtain accreditation in accordance with § 8031.1 shall be as follows:

(a) By December 15, 2022, all behavioral health stabilization providers shall submit an accreditation application to CARF, COA, or TJC and provide proof of the submission to the Department;

(b) By April 30, 2023, all behavioral health stabilization providers shall obtain a letter of good standing from CARF, COA, or TJC and submit a copy to the Department; and

(c) By October 1, 2023, all behavioral health stabilization providers shall be fully accredited with CARF, COA, or TJC and submit proof of accreditation to the Department.

8031.3

Accreditation through CARF, COA, or TJC shall not provide a waiver to behavioral health stabilization providers for any of the standards delineated in this chapter. The Department shall retain authority to monitor for and enforce compliance with all standards established in this chapter.

D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 22-A8031

Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 3050 (3/10/2023)