D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-9517

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Rule 17-9517 - DISCIPLINE

9517.1

The Board may revoke, suspend, or deny registration of any MA-C who is convicted of any crime involving moral turpitude pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 3-1205.14(a)(4) (2016 Repl. and 2018 Supp.).

9517.2

In addition to any other disciplinary action it may take, the Board may impose a civil penalty of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) per violation as provided by D.C. Official Code § 3-1205.14(c)(5), or file a letter of concern if the Board believes there is insufficient evidence to support direct action against the MA-C.

9517.3

Grounds for denial, suspension, revocation or other discipline of an MA-C include the inability to function with reasonable skill and safety for the following reasons and for any additional acts as specified in D.C. Official Code § 3-1205.14:

(a) Substance abuse or other chemical dependency;

(b) Client abandonment;

(c) Fraud or deceit, which may include but is not limited to:

(1) Filing false credentials;

(2) Falsely representing facts on an application for initial certification, reinstatement or renewal; or

(3) Giving or receiving assistance in taking the competency evaluation;

(d) Client neglect, abuse or misappropriation of funds;

(e) Boundary violations;

(f) Unsafe client care;

(g) Performing acts beyond the MA-C range of functions or beyond those tasks delegated;

(h) Misappropriating or misusing property;

(i) A criminal conviction;

(j) Failing to conform to acceptable standards of practice as an MA-C;

(k) Putting clients at risk of harm; or

(l) Violating the privacy or failing to maintain the confidentiality of client information.

9517.4

The Board shall maintain and make available all records of disciplinary actions.

9517.5

An MA-C who is unable to perform his or her duties due to drug or alcohol dependency or mental illness may utilize the services offered under the Nurse's Rehabilitation Program pursuant to D.C. Official Code §§ 3-1251.01, et seq. (2016 Repl.)

9517.6

The Board may refer for criminal prosecution any violation of the Health Occupations Revision Act, D.C. Official Code §§ 3-1201.01, et seq. (2016 Repl.) that it deems appropriate.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-9517

Final Rulemaking published at 65 DCR 11404 (8/23/2019)