Section 17-6209. LICENSURE BY RECIPROCITY

 

6209.1The Board may issue a license to an applicant who:

 

(a)Is currently licensed and in good standing under the laws of another state with standards which are substantially equivalent to the requirements of the District of Columbia laws and regulations;

 

(b)Has at least three (3) years of current practice as a nursing home administrator;

 

(c)Has passed the District examination;

 

(d)Is licensed in a state which admits health professionals in a like manner to the District of Columbia;

 

(e)Is licensed in a state that has an agreement between the state and the District's Board;

 

(f)Pays the applicable fees established by the Mayor;

 

(g)Has been interviewed by the Board regarding the applicant's past and present experience relating to the practice of nursing home administration; and

 

(h)Has forwarded to the Board at least three (3) letters of recommendation by persons who can attest to the applicant's qualifications as they pertain to the practice of nursing home administration.

 

source

Final Rulemaking published at 51 DCR 10629 (November 19, 2004).