D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-B3518
Each person who resides in a CRFPID shall receive the professional service(s) required to meet his or her needs as identified in his or her ISP, and any other care plan or prescription.
Each person who resides in a CRFPID shall receive professional services from persons of their choice. Those persons who need assistance in choosing a professional service, assistance may be provided by their support group.
Each CRFPID shall ensure that qualified professional staff reviews and evaluates a person's health status, and carries out and monitors necessary professional interventions, in accordance with the goals and objectives of every ISP.
Professional services shall include, as applicable, but not be limited to, those services provided by individuals trained, qualified, and licensed as required by District of Columbia law in one or more of the following disciplines or areas of services:
The CRFPID shall ensure that anyone providing professional services to a person is qualified to provide such services, including ensuring proper licensure and/or certification as required in the District.
The CRFPID shall maintain on-site proof of current licensure and/or certification for any staff member or professional providing on-site services to a person.
Professional services shall be provided in accordance with generally accepted professional standards relevant to the service being provided.
Direct care staff may provide professional services as delegated to them and supervised by a licensed professional and as permitted by District or federal law.
Professional services shall include diagnosis and evaluation, including identification of developmental levels and needs, treatment services, and services designed to prevent deterioration or further loss of function by the person. Professional services appropriate for each person shall be included in the person's ISP.
Each professional service provider shall participate in each person's IDT as appropriate to the person's needs, if the person agrees to professional service provider's participation. The ISP shall include the rationale for the selection or exclusion of specific team members.
Each CRFPID shall ensure that employees who assist in the provision of professional services are properly instructed and trained on the implementation of a person's programs.
Each professional service and outcomes shall be documented in each person's record.
Each CRFPID shall obtain from each professional service provider a written report when significant changes occur to warrant revisions to a person's ISP. In the absence of any significant changes, a written report shall be submitted by each professional service provider no less than once every six (6) months.
If a person requires professional service (s), the CRFPID shall ensure that arrangements are made within ten (10) calendar days of the identified need.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-B3518