D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-A7313

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

Rule 22-A7313 - REVOCATION OF CERTIFICATION

7313.1

The Department may elect to revoke certification as a Certified Peer Specialist for the same circumstances stated in Subsection 7312.5, including:

(a) Violation of any principles of the code of ethics as set forth in Section 7306;

(b) Failure to provide evidence of completed CEUs as required by Subsection 7311.1;

(c) A determination that the individual is currently excluded, debarred, suspended, or otherwise ineligible to participate in the Federal healthcare programs, or Federal procurement or non-procurement programs, or has been convicted of a criminal offense that falls within the ambit of 42 U.S.C. § 1320a-7a but has not yet been excluded, debarred, suspended or otherwise declared ineligible; or

(d) Any other set of facts which, in the exercise of the Director's reasonable judgment, substantially interferes with the Certified Peer Specialist's ability to perform essential job functions.

7313.2

The PSCC will make a written recommendation, including any documentary evidence regarding revocation to OCFA's Director.

7313.3

The OCFA shall provide written notice to the Certified Peer Specialist that:

(a) The PSCC has recommended his or her certification be revoked; and

(b) The basis for that recommendation, including any written documentation.

7313.4

The Certified Peer Specialist may provide a response in writing to the OCFA within thirty (30) days of receipt of the written notice with any objections, including any supporting documentation, to the recommendation for revocation.

7313.5

The OCFA will issue its final decision on the revocation in writing to the Certified Peer Specialist within thirty (30) days after the date on which the Certified Peer Specialist's response was received or due, whichever is earlier. If the certification is revoked, a copy of the notification shall be provided to any mental health services agency that employs the Certified Peer Specialist.

7313.6

Revocation shall be effective on the date of the OCFA decision.

7313.7

The Certified Peer Specialist may appeal the decision to revoke his or her certification to the Director of the Department. All appeals shall be in writing and must be submitted within ten (10) business days of the OCFA issuing its decision.

7313.8

If an appeal is filed and the Director determines that the certification is not to be revoked, the certification will be reinstated to the effective date of the revocation.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-A7313

Final Rulemaking published at 58 DCR 11096 (December 23, 2011); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 61 DCR 7002 (July 11, 2014)

Authority: Sections 5113, 5115, 5117 and 5118 of the "Department" of Behavioral Health Establishment Act of 2013, effective December 24, 2013 (D.C. Law 20-0061; D.C. Official Code §§ 7-1141.06 and 7-1141.07 (2014 Supp.)).