Section 17-9310. TEMPORARY CERTIFICATION FOR PURPOSES OF ENDORSEMENT OR REINSTATEMENT

9310.1An applicant for certification as an HHA by reinstatement may be issued a temporary certification if the applicant has an application pending for reinstatement of certification in the District of Columbia.

 

9310.2An applicant who has been denied a certification, has been disciplined, or has a criminal matter pending in the District of Columbia or another jurisdiction shall not practice pursuant to this section unless first authorized by the Board.

 

9310.3The Board may approve a temporary certification documenting that the applicant’s application is pending and that he or she is eligible to practice temporarily under the Act and this chapter.  Temporary certification shall not be renewed and shall expire on the earlier of:

 

(a) Ninety (90) days after the date of issuance; or

 

(b) Receipt of written notice from the Board that the application for certification has been denied.

 

9310.4Upon approval of the temporary certification, the applicant shall inform his or her employer of the date of expiration and shall immediately cease working as an HHA in the District on that date or upon receipt of written notice from the Board that the application for certification has been denied. 

 

authority

Director of the Department of Health, pursuant to the authority set forth in section 302(14) of the District of Columbia Health Occupations Revision Act of 1985, effective March 15, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-99; D.C. Official Code § 3-1203.02(14) (2007 Repl.)), and Mayor’s Order 98-140, dated August 20, 1998

source

Final Rulemaking published at 59 DCR 8359, 8367 (July 13, 2012).