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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 17. BUSINESS, OCCUPATIONS, AND PROFESSIONALS |
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Chapter 17-41. HEALTH OCCUPATIONS: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES |
Section 17-4117. DECISIONS OF A BOARD
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4117.1A board shall render a decision, in writing, no later than sixty (60) days after the day the hearing is completed.
4117.2A decision of a board shall contain the following:
(a)Findings of fact;
(b)Conclusions of law based upon the findings of fact and application of the laws;
(c)An order; and
(d)A statement informing the respondent of the right to have the decision reviewed by the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, and the time within which judicial review must be sought according to the rules of that Court.
4117.3A board, in addition to taking other disciplinary action, may revoke the license of a health professional whose license has expired if the decision was based on conduct that occurred while the health professional was licensed.
4117.4The chairperson of a board may sign an order, decision, or other document of the board on behalf of the board.
4117.5Within five (5) days after the decision is rendered, a board shall serve a copy of the written decision upon the respondent, or the respondent's counsel of record, in accordance with § 4105.
4117.6A board shall issue its findings of fact, conclusions of law, and order in writing except when it determines that the interests of the health, safety, or welfare of the public require that the findings of fact, conclusions of law, or order of the board be issued orally without delay.
4117.7Oral findings of fact, conclusions of law, and an order issued in accordance with § 4117.6 shall be final and shall be recorded as final at the time they are communicated to the parties. Promptly thereafter, a board shall state its oral findings of fact, conclusions of law, and order in writing, and the chairperson shall sign the written decision and serve a copy on all parties or their attorneys of record.
4117.8A board, on motion by a respondent, may, in its discretion, stay the imposition of an order pending appeal or reconsideration.