D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 6, r. 6-B2099

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 48, November 29, 2024

Rule 6-B2099 - DEFINITIONS

2099.1

When used in this chapter, the following meanings apply:

Essential job functions- the fundamental duties of a position; the things a person holding a position must be able to do, with or without reasonable accommodation, in order to fulfill the requirements of the position

Medical condition- any physiologic, mental, or psychological condition, disorder, disease, illness, or injury .A biological or psychological state that is within the range of normal human variation is not a medical condition.

Medical evaluation - a critical appraisal or assessment of an individual's mental or physical health; a judgement of an individual's mental or physical health; or measurement of an individual's progress with respect to a health care related treatment.

Medical record(s)- written health information, including but not limited to information that relates to an individual's genetics, history of health care services, or past, present, or future physical or mental health, and any written medical evaluations completed pursuant to this chapter.

Personnel authority- an individual or entity authorized by D.C. Official Code § 1-604.06 to implement personnel rules and regulations for employees of

an agency or group of agencies of the District of Columbia, or that individual or entity's agent who is delegated that authority.

Physician- a person authorized by law to practice medicine or osteopathy.

Practitioner- a person authorized by law to provide preventative, curative, or rehabilitative health care and who provides such care in a professional capacity. The term "practitioner" does not include physicians.

Reasonable accommodation- a change in the workplace or the way things are customarily done that permits an employee to perform the full duties and responsibilities of the given position (excludes removing essential functions of the position). A "reasonable accommodation" includes:

(a) Changes to a job application process to permit an individual with a disability to be considered for a job;

(b) Changes to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job; and

(c) Changes that enable employees with disabilities to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment.

Temporary appointment- an appointment with a specific time limitation of one (1) year or less.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 6, r. 6-B2099

Final Rulemaking published at 51 DCR 10422 (November 12, 2004); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 15260 (November 1, 2013); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 66 DCR 5874 (5/10/2019)

Authority: Title XX of the District of Columbia Government Comprehensive Merit Personnel Act of 1978 (CMPA), effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-139; D.C. Official Code § 1-620.01 et seq. (2012 Repl.)) and Mayor's Order 2008-92, dated June 26, 2008.