This regulation establishes the DMH Officer-Agent Certification Committee (OACC), an internal administrative body within the DC Department of Mental Health responsible for overseeing the certification process for DMH Officer-Agents (individuals authorized to complete FD-12 involuntary commitment applications). The OACC approves training curriculum, reviews certification applications, maintains a registry of certified Officer-Agents, and may recommend revocation or recertification. This is an administrative/credentialing rule governing individual practitioners involved in the civil commitment process, not a facility licensing or operating standards rule.
View official source7605 DMH OFFICER AGENT CERTIFICATION COMMITTEE 7605.1 DMH shall establish an Officer-Agent Certification Committee (OACC) to provide peer review, quality control of the FD-12 applications, and Officer-Agent certification process. 7605.2 The OACC shall be chaired by the DMH Chief Clinical Officer or designee. 7605.3 The OACC shall be comprised of no more than twelve (12) members appointed by the DMH Chief Clinical Officer. 7605.4 At least five (6) of the OACC members shall be government representatives from the following offices: (a) DMH Chief Clinical Office (b) DMH Community Services Agency (c) DMH Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program (d) DMH Homeless Outreach (e) DMH Mental Health Litigation Section (f) District Fire and Emergency Services 7605.5 The DMH Chief Clinical Officer may appoint up to six (6) members who are non-government mental health providers 7605.6 The OACC shall: (a) Approve curriculum for the certification; (b) Ensure nominees meet the eligibility criteria for certification; (c) Maintain a central registry of DMH Officer-Agents in the District of Columbia; (d) Meet as needed, as determined by the chair of the OACC, to review and evaluate FD-12 applications and the certification process; (e) Recommend recertification of Officer-Agents if appropriate; and (f) Make recommendations for revocation of Officer-Agent certification to the DMH Chief Clinical Officer. 7605.7 Members who are not government employees shall be appointed for terms of 3 years. 7605.8 Members shall serve without compensation. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 007561 (July 11, 2008).