D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-9309
Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024
Rule 17-9309 - REINSTATEMENT OF EXPIRED CERTIFICATION9309.1If a home health aide fails to renew his or her certification, the Board shall reinstate the certification if the applicant:
(a) Applies to the Board for reinstatement of the certification within five (5) years after the certification expires;(b) Provides evidence of having completed twelve (12) continuing education hours within the year prior to submission of an application; and(c) Provides evidence of having worked for a minimum of one hundred (100) hours within the last twenty four (24) months as an HHA under the supervision of a licensed nurse or other licensed health professional.9309.2If an HHA fails to apply for reinstatement within five (5) years after the certification expires, the Board may reinstate the certification if the applicant provides proof of the following:
(a) Current certification in another jurisdiction approved by the Board; or(b) Having practiced for a minimum of one hundred (100) hours within the last twenty-four (24) months under the supervision of a licensed nurse or other licensed health professional deemed appropriate by the Board.9309.3If an HHA does not hold a certification in another jurisdiction and fails to apply for reinstatement within five (5) years after his or her certification expires, the applicant shall meet the requirements for certification pursuant to § 9304.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-9309
Final Rulemaking published at 59 DCR 8359, 8366 (July 13, 2012)Authority: Director of the Department of Health, pursuant to the authority set forth in section 302(14) of the District of Columbia Health Occupations Revision Act of 1985, effective March 15, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-99; D.C. Official Code § 3-1203.02(14) (2007 Repl.)), and Mayor's Order 98-140, dated August 20, 1998