D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-524
The Director may grant limited reciprocity certifications of up to ninety (90) days to applicants for certification as Emergency Medical Services Agencies, emergency medical response vehicles, or emergency medical service providers if the applicant is certified in another jurisdiction and the Director determines that a limited reciprocity certification by the District is necessary to respond and protect the public health interest.
An Emergency Medical Services Agency seeking a limited reciprocity certification shall file a written application for a limited reciprocity Emergency Medical Services Agency certification in a manner specified by the Director. The Emergency Medical Services Agency shall attest that the agency complies with this chapter unless the Director waives the requirement in whole or in part. The Director shall verify the attestation.
A limited reciprocity Emergency Medical Services Agency certification shall be valid for a time period determined by the Director based on the need; provided, the time period shall not be greater than ninety (90) days.
A limited reciprocity Emergency Medical Services Agency certification shall not be transferable.
An Emergency Medical Services Agency shall file a written application for a limited reciprocity emergency medical response vehicle certification in a manner that the Director specifies. The emergency medical services agency shall attest that the vehicle complies with this chapter unless the Director waives the requirement in whole or in part. The Director shall verify the attestation.
The Director may inspect any Emergency Medical Services Agency vehicle issued a limited reciprocity certification at any time for compliance with this chapter.
A limited reciprocity Emergency Medical Services Agency vehicle certification shall be valid for a time period that the Director determines based on the need; provided, the time period shall not be greater than ninety (90) days.
A limited reciprocity Emergency Medical Services Agency vehicle certification shall not be transferable.
A limited reciprocity Emergency Medical Services Agency vehicle certification shall not be renewable.
A limited reciprocity Emergency Medical Services Agency vehicle certification shall be affixed on the vehicle to be readily visible and in a location and manner that the Director specifies.
An Emergency Medical Services Agency vehicle for which a limited reciprocity certification has been granted shall not be operated without a properly displayed certification.
An Emergency Medical Services Agency shall file a written application for a limited reciprocity emergency medical service provider certification in a manner that the Director specifies. The Emergency Medical Services Agency shall attest that the provider complies with this chapter unless the Director waives the requirement in whole or in part. The Director shall verify the attestation.
The Director may inspect the credentials of an EMS provider who has been issued a limited reciprocity certification at any time for compliance with this chapter.
A limited reciprocity EMS provider certification shall be valid for a time period that the Director establishes based on the need; provided, the time period shall not be greater than ninety (90) days.
A limited reciprocity EMS provider certification shall not be transferable.
A limited reciprocity EMS provider certification shall not be renewable.
An EMS provider shall maintain copies of his home-state certification and District limited reciprocity certification at all times while performing patient care in the District.
An EMS provider licensed or certified in another jurisdiction shall not practice without an DOH-issued certification.
In limited circumstances, when it is necessary to respond and protect the public safety or health, the Director may issue limited reciprocity certifications in groups.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-524