D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-B3524
In addition to the reporting requirement in Subsection 3523.13, each CRFPID shall establish mechanisms for the reporting of complaints alleging the neglect, abuse or mistreatment of any person.
The CRFPID must comply with all applicable federal, local and relevant agencies requirement for reporting unusual incidents, abuse neglect, or mistreatment of any person.
The CRFPID shall immediately notify the Department of all suspected or alleged incidents of abuse, neglect, mistreatment, and exploitation, as well as deaths. The Department shall be notified by telephone immediately, and the CRFPID shall follow-up by written notification to the Department within twenty-four (24) hours or the next business day.
Any person accused or suspected of abuse or neglect shall immediately be removed from any duties involving direct care of persons.
If the perpetrator of any alleged, suspected or substantiated abuse or neglect is not known, the CRFPID shall prevent further potential abuse or neglect of person's pending an investigation.
The CRFPID shall complete an investigation of any alleged incident within five (5) working days unless additional time is requested of and approved by the Department. The result of such investigation shall be reported to the Department within two (2) days of the conclusion of the investigation. A copy of the investigative report shall be provided to the Department upon request. Any substantiated claim of abuse, neglect or mistreatment shall be reported to the appropriate law enforcement entities.
The CRFPID shall take immediate corrective action in the event that any alleged incident of abuse or neglect is substantiated pursuant to the investigation.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-B3524