D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-A3901

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

Rule 22-A3901 - CERTIFICATION APPLICATION

3901.1

No person shall operate a Psychosocial Rehabilitation Clubhouse unless certified in accordance with this chapter.

3901.2

An organization seeking certification from the Department as a Clubhouse shall submit an application to the Department in the format established by the Department. The completed application shall include:

(a) Evidence of current accreditation as a Clubhouse by Clubhouse International, or, for the first thirty (30) months of operation, evidence of having applied for Clubhouse International accreditation as a Clubhouse and having been declared by Clubhouse International to be in reasonable compliance with the Clubhouse International accreditation action plan; and

(b) Other evidence that may be required by the Department.

3901.3

Applications for certification as a Clubhouse shall be processed by the Department in accordance with the rules established for MHRS certification set forth in § 3401 of this subtitle.

3901.4

Certification as a Clubhouse is effective for a maximum of two (2) calendar years from the date of issuance of certification by the Department, subject to the provider's continuous compliance with the certification requirements in this chapter and the following limitations:

(a) Certification shall remain in effect until it expires, or is renewed or revoked;

(b) Certification shall specify the effective date of the certification, which shall be included on the Clubhouse certification;

(c) For new Clubhouse providers that are not yet accredited by Clubhouse International but are seeking accreditation, department certification shall be for one (1) calendar year, which can be renewed for a total of up to three (3) years; and

(d) For existing providers accredited by Clubhouse International and seeking renewal, certification shall be for two (2) calendar years.

3901.5

Certification is not transferable to any other organization.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-A3901

Emergency and Proposed Rulemaking published at 57 DCR 4010 (May 7, 2010)[EXPIRED]; as amended by Emergency and Proposed Rulemaking published at 57 DCR 7734 (August 20, 2010)[EXPIRED]; as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 57 DCR 8698, 8700 (September 24, 2010); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 66 DCR 5638 (5/3/2019)

Authority: The Director of the Department of Mental Health (Department), pursuant to the authority set forth in sections 104, and 105 of the Department of Mental Health Establishment Amendment Act of 2001, effective December 18, 2001, (D.C. Law 14-56; D.C. Official Code §§ 7-1131.04 and 7-1131.05 ).