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D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
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Title 29. PUBLIC WELFARE |
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Chapter 29-6. INTERSTATE TRANSPORTATION OF NON-RESIDENT PATIENTS |
Section 29-603. UNUSUAL INCIDENTS RELATED TO TRAVEL
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603.1A written report by the attendant shall be made of any unusual incident in any way affecting the person or property of the client in custody, or of other, and submitted to the Division for review and filing.
603.2If a client sustains injury or becomes ill en-route the attendant shall secure the nearest available medical aid. In event of an appreciable delay caused by illness or accident en-route the Department shall be notified. A written report of the incident, in detail, shall be submitted by the attendant on return.
603.3The attendant shall be assigned to a transfer for the purpose of caring for the client en-route and to provide for the client's assured arrival at the destination. If a client absconds, the attendant shall notify the agent in charge of the carrier and the nearest local police authority, furnishing to each any details which are required.
603.4After a patient absconds, unless specifically directed in writing by the local police to remain in the jurisdiction, the attendant, after contacting the Division, shall return to the District.
603.5A statement containing dates, length of stay, and other pertinent information furnished by the authorities shall be presented by the attendant on return.
603.6Each attendant, upon return to the District, shall present to the Division, for the information of the Director, a separate statement giving all pertinent facts of the case up to the time of his or her departure from the locale of the escape.
603.7Any property belonging to an escapee shall be returned to the District for proper disposition by the Department.
603.8If a client dies while en-route to the destination, the attendant shall immediately inform the responsible agent of the carrier, or some responsible official of the state, community, or area in which the death occurred. The attendant shall comply and cooperate with demands of these officials.
603.9As soon as pertinent facts are learned regarding procedures and responsibilities of the attendant, he or she shall contact the Division for instruction. Notes shall be carefully kept of all pertinent facts and a report in detail submitted upon return.