9324.1 Each institution applying for approval to provide HHA training shall do the following:

(a) At least ninety (90) days in advance of the scheduled starting date, submit to the Board a statement of intent to establish an HHA training program;

(b) Submit an application for approval which contains the following information:

(1) A statement of purpose;

(2) A statement of need for the training program in the District of Columbia;

(3) A description of the proposed program's potential effect on existing home health aide training programs in the area;

(4) The organizational structure of the institution showing the relationship of the proposed training program within the organization;

(5) Evidence of adequate financial resources for planning, implementation, and continuation of the program;

(6) Licensure status of the proposed training facility;

(7) The backgrounds and qualifications of the proposed instructors;

(8) The number of full time equivalent (FTE) budgeted instructor positions;

(9) Evidence of the availability of adequate clinical facilities;

(10) A description of the anticipated trainee population, including the admission criteria, health requirements, copy of entrance examination, and graduation criteria;

(11) A tentative time schedule for planning and initiating the program; and

(12) Fee schedules.

(c) Submit the one thousand dollar ($1,000) application fee.

9324.2 Schools currently non-compliant with the Board's regulatory requirements for existing programs are not eligible to submit an application to establish an additional program.

9324.3 After reviewing the application, based on the applicant's compliance with § 9327, a decision shall be made to:

(a) Approve the program;

(b) Defer approval if additional information is needed; or

(c) Deny approval of the program.

9324.4 If an application approval has been granted, the applicant shall attend a Board sponsored orientation and a site visit shall be conducted.

9324.5 After reviewing the site visit report and an applicant's compliance with § 9332, the Board shall vote to approve, deny, or defer program approval for resource, facility, or service concerns.

9324.6 After receiving program approval, the applicant shall attend a Board sponsored orientation. A training program shall not admit trainees to the program before successful completion of the orientation.

9324.7 If the application is denied, the applicant may not resubmit an application until one (1) year has passed from the last submission.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 59 DCR 8359 (July 13, 2012); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 64 DCR 9594 (September 29, 2017).