This regulation defines the authority of the DMH Chief Clinical Officer regarding DMH Officer-Agent certifications, including determining the total number of certified Officer-Agents, revoking certifications, and designating which DMH programs, mental health providers, and District agencies may have Officer-Agents. It governs an administrative/credentialing function within the DC Department of Mental Health and does not directly license or set operating standards for any specific facility or level of care.
View official source7606 DMH CHIEF CLINICAL OFFICER AUTHORITY 7606.1 The DMH Chief Clinical Officer shall have the authority to: (a) Determine the total number of persons to be certified as DMH Officer-Agents; (b) Revoke an Officer-Agent certification; and (c) Determine which DMH programs, mental health providers, and District agencies, other than DMH, may have DMH Officer-Agents. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 007561 (July 11, 2008).