This section establishes enforcement mechanisms for violations of DC's restraint and seclusion rules governing mental health providers. Consumers or third parties who believe their rights have been violated may file a grievance under 22-A DCMR Chapter 3. MH providers found in violation may face sanctions from DMH, including reporting to CMS and/or suspension or revocation of their license or certification.
View official source522 VIOLATIONS OF THIS CHAPTER 522.1 If the consumer or any third party believes that the consumer's rights with respect to the use of restraints or seclusion have been violated for any reason, such consumer or third party may file a grievance in accordance with the procedures prescribed in 22-A DCMR, Chapter 3. 522.2 Violations of this chapter may subject the MH provider to sanctions to be determined by DMH. Sanctions may include reporting to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services and/or suspension or revocation of the MH provider's licensure or certification, depending on the nature of the violation. SOURCE: Emergency and Proposed Rulemaking published at 51 DCR 8691 (September 3, 2004)[EXPIRED]; as amended by Emergency and Proposed Rulemaking published at 51 DCR 11863 (December 31, 2004)[EXPIRED]; as amended by Emergency and Proposed Rulemaking published at 52 DCR 5957 (June 24, 2005)[EXPIRED]; as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 52 DCR 7229 (August 5, 2005). District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Mental Health 22-A DCMR § 522