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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-A6311. ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICE ETHICS
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6311.1 All programs shall operate in an ethical manner, including but not limited to complying with the provisions of this section.
6311.2 A program shall not use any advertising that contains false, misleading, or deceptive statements or claims or that contains false or misleading information about fees.
6311.3 A program shall not offer or imply to offer services not authorized on the certification issued by the Department.
6311.4 A program shall not offer or pay any remuneration, directly or indirectly, to encourage a licensed practitioner to refer a client to them.
6311.5 All employees shall be kept informed of policy changes that affect performance of duties.
6311.6 Allegations of ethical violations must be treated as major unusual incidents.
6311.7 Any research must be conducted in accordance with federal law.