D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-9617

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

Rule 17-9617 - DISCIPLINE

9617.1

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

9617.2

In addition to any other disciplinary action it may take, it 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 CNA.

9617.3

Grounds for denial, suspension, revocation or other discipline of a CNA 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.):

(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 CNA's range of functions or beyond those tasks delegated;

(h) Misappropriation or misuse of property;

(i) A criminal conviction;

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

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

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

9617.4

A CNA 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.).

9617.5

The Board may refer for criminal prosecution any violation of the Health Occupations Revision Act, effective March 15, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-99; D.C. Officia l Code § 3-1203.02(14) (2016 Repl.)) that it deems appropriate.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-9617

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