D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-A3015

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

Rule 22-A3015 - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ACCREDITATION

3015.1

Effective October 1, 2023, all Free-Standing Mental Health Clinic (FSMHC) providers shall obtain and maintain in good standing behavioral health accreditation with at least one (1) of the following organizations: the Commission Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), the Council on Accreditation (COA), or The Joint Commission (TJC).

3015.2

The timeline for FSMHC providers to obtain accreditation in accordance with §3015.1 shall be as follows:

(a) By December 15, 2022, all FSMHC providers shall submit an accreditation application to CARF, COA, or TJC and provide proof of the submission to the Department;

(b) By April 30, 2023, all FSMHC providers shall obtain a letter of good standing from CARF, COA, or TJC and submit a copy to the Department; and

(c) By October 1, 2023, all FSMHC providers shall be fully accredited with CARF, COA, or TJC and submit proof of accreditation to the Department.

3015.3

Accreditation through CARF, COA, or TJC shall not provide a waiver to FSMHC providers for any of the standards delineated in this chapter. The Department shall retain authority to monitor for and enforce compliance with all standards established in this chapter.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-A3015

Final Rulemaking published at 70 DCR 3050 (3/10/2023)