D.C. Code § 21-2221.14a

Current through codified emergency legislation effective July 18, 2024
Section 21-2221.14a - Establishment of an electronic medical orders for scope of treatment registry.
(a) To facilitate the use of cloud-based technology for electronic Medical Orders for Scope of Treatment ("MOST") Forms, the DOH shall issue a request for proposals from and contract with an electronic MOST service or multiple electronic MOST services to connect with health care providers at the point of care through the State-designated health information exchange.
(b) A MOST registry shall:
(1) Be approved by the MOST Advisory Committee established pursuant to § 21-2221.03;
(2) Meet the technology, security, and privacy standards set by the MOST Advisory Committee; and
(3) Allow for the authentication of a declarant's identify for a MOST form that is not witnessed.
(c) DOH shall carry out appropriate education and outreach efforts to increase public awareness of an electronic MOST service.

D.C. Code § 21-2221.14a

Mar. 10, 2020, D.C. Law 23-62, § 2(c), 67 DCR 574.

Applicability

Applicability of D.C. Law 23-62: § 3 of D.C. Law 23-62 provided that the creation of this section by § 2(c) of D.C. Law 23-62 is subject to the inclusion of the law's fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.