D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-B9903

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 52, December 27, 2024

Rule 22-B9903 - LICENSURE

9903.1

At the beginning of a home support agency's license year, the Department shall issue a provisional license for a period of ninety (90) days to each home support agency that has completed the application process consistent with these regulations, has passed the on-site walk through by the Department, and whose policies and procedures demonstrate compliance with the rules and regulations pertaining to home support agency licensure.

9903.2

A provisional license shall permit a home support agency to hire staff and establish a client caseload;

9903.3

To be eligible for a permanent license, the home support agency shall:

(a) Obtain and demonstrate that the home support agency has a client census equal to or greater than five (5) clients by the end of the ninety (90) day provisional license period;

(b) Notify the Department that is has a client census of at least five (5) clients;

(c) Complete an on-site survey during the provisional license period, provided they have a demonstrated client census of five (5) or more clients; and

(d) Demonstrate during the on-site survey, that it meets the definition of a home support agency in these regulations, complies with these regulations, and is in operation and caring for clients.

9903.4

The Department may, at its discretion, renew a provisional license for up to an additional ninety (90) days in order for the licensee to meet the definition of a home support agency, have a demonstrated client census of five (5) or more clients, and come into substantial compliance with these regulations:

(a) The Department shall designate the conditions and the time period for the renewal of a provisional license;

(b) An initial provisional license issued to a home support agency that is not in substantial compliance with these regulations following an on-site survey by the Department shall not be renewed unless the Department approves a corrective action plan for the home support agency; and

(c) If a home support agency is not in substantial compliance with these regulations after two (2) provisional license periods, the home support agency shall be denied a permanent license.

9903.5

The Department shall grant a permanent license for a period of twelve (12) months, including the provisional license period, to a home support agency that the Department has determined meets the definition of a home support agency, complies with these regulations, and has a demonstrated client census of five (5) or more clients.

9903.6

An existing licensed home support agency shall apply for renewal of its license at least ninety (90) days prior to its expiration.

9903.7

A renewal license shall not be issued to a home support agency that at the time of renewal:

(a) Does not meet the definition of a home support agency as contained within these regulations;

(b) Is not in substantial compliance with these regulations as determined by the Department;

(c) Does not have a demonstrated client census of five (5) or more clients; or

(d) Has one or more deficient practice which presents an immediate threat to the health and safety of its clients.

9903.8

A home support agency that undergoes a modification of ownership or control is required to re-apply for licensure as a new home support agency.

9903.9

The Department shall issue each license only for the premises and the person or persons named as applicant(s) in the license application. The license shall not be valid for use by any other person or at any place other than that designated in the license. Any transfer of the home support agency to a new person or place without the approval of the Department shall result in the immediate forfeiture of the license.

9903.10

A home support agency licensed pursuant to this chapter shall not use the word "health" in its title.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-B9903

Amended by Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 9476 (8/7/2020)