D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-9417

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

Rule 17-9417 - DISCIPLINE

9417.1

The Board may revoke, suspend, or deny the registration of any DT who is convicted of any crime involving moral turpitude pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 3-1205.14(a)(4) (20126 Repl. & 2018 Supp.).

9417.2

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. & 2018 Supp.), or file a letter of concern if the Board believes there is insufficient evidence to support direct action against the DT.

9417.3

Grounds for denial, suspension, revocation or other discipline of a DT 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 (2016 Repl. and 2018 Supp.):

(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) Performance of acts beyond the DT's range of functions or beyond those tasks delegated;

(h) Misappropriation or misuse of property;

(i) Criminal conviction;

(j) Failure to conform to acceptable standards of practice as a DT;

(k) Placement of clients at risk of harm; or

(l) Violation of the privacy or failure to maintain the confidentiality of client information.

9417.4

The Board shall maintain and make available all public Board disciplinary actions.

9417.5

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

9417.6

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. & 2018 Supp.) that it deems appropriate.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-9417

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