D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-9717

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 17-9717 - DISCIPLINE

9717.1

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

9717.2

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) (2016 Repl.), or file a letter of concern if the Board believes there is insufficient evidence to support direct action against a PCT.

9717.3

Grounds for denial, suspension, revocation or other discipline of a PCT include 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 (2016 Repl.):

(a) Substance abuse or other chemical dependency;

(b) Client or patient 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 or patient neglect, abuse or misappropriation of funds;

(e) Boundary violations;

(f) Unsafe client care;

(g) Performing acts beyond the PCT range of functions or beyond those tasks delegated;

(h) Misappropriation or misuse of property;

(i) A criminal conviction;

(j) Failing to conform to acceptable standards of practice as a PCT;

(k) Putting clients or patients at risk of harm; or

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

9717.4

PCTs who are unable to perform their 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.).

9717.5

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

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-9717

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