1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, this chapter does not affect the credentialing or privileging standards of a health facility and does not preclude a health facility from waiving or modifying those standards while an emergency declaration is in effect.
2. (b) The Mayor may issue rules, pursuant to § 7-2361.09, establishing credentialing standards applicable while an emergency declaration is in effect.

3. (c) For the purposes of this section, the term:

   1. (1) “Credentialing” means obtaining, verifying, and assessing the qualifications of a health practitioner to provide treatment, care, or services in or for a health facility.

   2. (2) “Privileging” means the authorizing by an appropriate authority, such as a governing body, of a health practitioner to provide specific treatment, care, or services at a health facility subject to limits based on factors that include:

      1. (A) License;
      2. (B) Education;
      3. (C) Training;
      4. (D) Experience;
      5. (E) Competence;
      6. (F) Health status; and
      7. (G) Specialized skill.

History

July 1, 2010, D.C. Law 18-184, § 7, 57 DCR 3655

Editor's Notes

Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 7 of the Uniform Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners Act.