Section 29-2303. CERTIFICATION: APPLICATION -- CONTENT

 

2303.1 An applicant shall state whether he or she is applying for certification to provide treatment for drug abuse, alcohol abuse, or a combination thereof.

 

2303.2 An application for certification shall be submitted to the Department with the required fees and attachments, and shall include the following information:

 

(a) Evidence of a valid Certificate of Occupancy and the most recent fire inspection report;

 

(b) A current organizational chart;

 

(c) A statement describing the type of program services provided and a physical description of each location occupied by the program;

 

(d) A notarized listing of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of owners, officers or agents of the facility or program;

 

(e) A business/capitalization plan demonstrating the applicant’s financial ability and organizational capability to provide services to the target population;

 

(f) A description of services and community coordination to be provided to meet the needs of the target population in areas including but not limited to housing and child development centers;

 

(g) A description of proposed program operations including, but not limited to staffing, location, and hours of operation;

 

(h) The specific qualifications, licensure, and certification for all professional staff;

 

(i) The specific training and experience of all staff providing patient care, including the director and supervisory staff;

 

(j) The number of persons to be served by the facility, including the static capacity and the estimated number of persons served annually;

 

(k) A description of an advisory or planning committee which includes representatives from the target population, names of representatives from relevant community groups and service agencies, and evidence of their involvement with the development of the program, including but not limited to, letters of support and minutes of meetings; and

 

(l) Proof of liability insurance coverage, provided that such coverage includes malpractice insurance of at least one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000), and comprehensive general coverage of at least three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) per incident, to include general liability, vehicular liability, and property damage. Such coverage shall include coverage of all personnel, consultants or volunteers working in the facility or program.

 

2303.3 Application forms shall list all certificates of approval, authority, occupancy, or certificates of need required as a precondition to lawful operation in the District, including but not limited to the following:

 

(a) District and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) controlled substance registrations as required by Chapter 10 of Title 22 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations; and 21 C.F.R., Part 1300 - 1399, respectively;

 

(b) Professional health occupations licenses and registrations in accordance with the District of Columbia Health Occupations Revision Act of 1985 Amendment Act of 1994, effective March 25, 1986 (D.C. Law 6-99, D.C. Code, 2001 Ed. §3-1201.01 et seq.);

 

(c) Copies of written agreements with any entity providing program services; and

 

(d) Certification from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the operation of a narcotic treatment program or opioid treatment program.

 

2303.4 The Department shall review a completed application within ninety (90) business days of receipt to determine whether the applicant is eligible for certification. The Department will notify the applicant by mail of its determination.

 

 

source

Final Rulemaking published at 47 DCR 9341 (November 24, 2000), adopting Emergency and Proposed Rulemaking published at 47 DCR 7708, 7713 (September 22, 2000).