D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-B2503
Health professionals and employers are required to submit a report to the appropriate board, commission, or authority within ten (10) business days of any of the occurrences specified in §§ 2501 or 2502.
Reports shall be submitted by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, or by courier service, commercial carrier, personal service, or via e-mail to a secure e-mail address(es)identified by the Department.
Reports shall include all relevant information including any investigative reports, witness statements, medical records and correspondence.
Records reported and obtained as a result of this requirement shall remain confidential and not be disclosed except as otherwise authorized or required by law. Submission of records does not constitute a waiver of confidentiality.
For any report submitted pursuant to the entry of a confidential settlement, the health professional shall not include any details required by the settlement to be kept confidential.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-B2503