9325 PERIODIC REVIEWS OF APPROVED PROGRAMS

9325.1 Programs approved by the Board to train HHAs shall submit to the Board an annual report and pay the fee in accordance with procedures set out by the Board.9325.2 The Board shall re-evaluate HHA training programs at least once a year.9325.3 The Board may make unannounced visits to review and assess each HHA training program to ensure that the program is in compliance with §§ 9327, 9328, 9331, and 9332.9325.4 The Board shall assess each training program on the basis of visits to the facility, the progress of the training program, annual reporting, and any other information deemed appropriate by the Board.9325.5 The program shall meet the seventy-five percent (75%) passing rate on the District's competency evaluation each year.9325.6 The training program deficiencies sufficient to warrant withdrawal of approval shall include, but not be limited to the following:- (a) Failure to effectively utilize the District's approved curriculum for the training program;

- (b) Failure to maintain an adequate number of instructors with required qualifications;

- (c) Failure to meet the seventy five percent (75%) passing rate on the District's approved competency evaluation for a period of two (2) consecutive years;

- (d) Failure of trainees to demonstrate minimal competencies upon employment;

- (e) Failure to adhere to training program's stated objectives and policies;

- (f) Failure to maintain adequate resources, facilities, and services required to meet training objectives; and

- (g) Failure to correct other deficiencies outlined by the Board.9325.7 If the training program does not meet the requirements for continued approval :

(a) The Board may grant conditional approval not to exceed one (1) year, pending correction of the deficiencies; and

(b) The Board may restrict the admission of trainees to programs in conditional status.

9325.8 The Board shall withdraw approval of a training program if:

(a) It determines that the program is not in compliance with the regulatory requirements set forth in this chapter;

(b) The education institution loses its licensure; or

(b) The program fails to correct the deficiencies within the time frame specified by the Board.

9325.9 The Board may consider reinstatement or approval of a training program upon submission of satisfactory evidence that the program meets the standards set forth in this chapter.

9325.10 The Board may investigate complaints made against a program and may conduct hearings in connection with such complaints.

9325.11 Any Board action for suspension or withdrawal of a training program's approval shall take place only upon notice to the program and the opportunity for a hearing in accordance with D.C. Official Code § 3-1205.14 (2012 Supp.).

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