D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-9524

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

Rule 17-9524 - MEDICATION AIDE PROGRAM APPROVAL PROCEDURES FOR SCHOOLS

9524.1

Each institution applying for approval to provide MA-C training shall do the following:

(a) At least one hundred eighty (180) days in advance of the scheduled starting date, submit an application for approval to the Board which contains the following information:

(1) A statement of purpose;

(2) A statement of need for the training program in the District of Columbia;

(3) A description of the proposed program's potential effect on existing medication aide training programs in the area;

(4) The organizational structure of the institution showing the relationship of the proposed training program within the organization;

(5) Evidence of financial resources, adequate planning, implementation, and continuation of the program;

(6) Licensure status of the proposed training facility;

(7) The qualifications of proposed instructors;

(8) The number of fulltime equivalent budgeted instructor positions;

(9) Evidence of the availability of adequate clinical facilities;

(10) A description of the anticipated trainee population, including admission and graduation criteria, a copy of the admissions examination, and health requirements;

(11) A tentative time schedule for planning and initiating the program; and

(12) A fee schedule;

(b) Submit the one thousand dollar ($1000) application fee.

9524.2

Schools currently non-compliant with the Board's regulatory requirements for existent programs are not eligible to submit an application to establish an additional program.

9524.3

After reviewing the application, based on the applicant's compliance with § 9527, a decision shall be made by the Board to:

(a) Approve the application;

(b) Defer approval if additional information is needed; or

(c) Deny approval of the application.

9524.4

If an application approval has been granted, a site visit may be conducted.

9524.5

After reviewing the site visit report and applicant's compliance with § 9532, the Board shall vote to approve, deny, or defer program approval for resource, facility, or service concerns.

9524.6

The nurse coordinator for each facility or institution approved to provide training shall attend a Board sponsored orientation.

9524.7

A training program shall not admit trainees to the program before the program has been approved by the Board.

9524.8

If the application is denied, the applicant shall not resubmit an application until one (1) year has passed from the last submission.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-9524

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