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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 22. HEALTH |
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SubTilte 22-A. MENTAL HEALTH |
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Chapter 22-A63. CERTIFICATION STANDARDS FOR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT AND RECOVERY PROVIDERS |
Section 22-A6305. DECERTIFICATION PROCESS
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6305.1 Decertification is the revocation of the certification issued by the Director to an organization or entity as an SUD treatment or recovery provider. A decertified SUD provider shall not provide any SUD treatment and shall not be reimbursed for any services as an SUD provider.
6305.2 Grounds for revocation include a provider’s failure to comply with the certification requirements contained in this chapter, the provider’s breach of its Human Care Agreement (if applicable), violations of Federal or District law, or any other action that constitutes a threat to the health or safety of clients. Nothing in this chapter requires the Director to issue an SOD prior to revoking certification.
6305.3 If the Director finds that there are grounds for revocation, the Director will issue a written notice of revocation setting forth the factual basis for the revocation, the effective date, and right to request an administrative review.
6305.4 The provider may request an administrative review from the Director within fifteen (15) business days of the date on the notice of revocation.
6305.5 Each request for an administrative review shall contain a concise statement of the reason(s) why the provider asserts that it should not have had its certification revoked and include any relevant supporting documentation.
6305.6 Each administrative review shall be conducted by the Director and shall be completed within fifteen (15) business days of the receipt of the provider’s request.
6305.7 The Director shall issue a written decision and provide a copy to the provider. If the Director approves the revocation of the provider’s certification, the provider may request a hearing under the D.C. Administrative Procedure Act, within fifteen (15) business days of the receipt of the Director’s written decision. The administrative hearing shall be limited to the issues raised in the administrative review request. The revocation shall be stayed pending resolution of the hearing.
6305.8 Once certification is revoked, the SUD provider shall not be allowed to reapply for certification for a period of two (2) years following the date of the order of revocation. If a provider reapplies for certification, the provider must reapply in accordance with the established certification standards for the type of services provided and show evidence that the grounds for the revocation have been corrected.