D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-5009

Current through Register 71, No. 45, November 7, 2024

Rule 29-5009 - PERSONAL CARE AIDE QUALIFICATIONS

5009.1

Each PCA, whether an employee of the Provider or secured through a staffing agency, shall meet the following requirements:

(a) Obtain or have an existing Home Health Aide certification in accordance with Chapter 93 of Title 17 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations;

(b) Confirm, on an annual basis, that he or she is free from communicable diseases including tuberculosis and hepatitis, by initially undergoing an annual purified protein derivative (PPD) test and receiving a hepatitis vaccine during physical examination by a physician, and subsequently obtaining, on an annual basis, written and signed documentation from the examining physician confirming freedom from communicable disease;

(c) Provide evidence of current cardio pulmonary resuscitation and first aid certification;

(d) Pass a criminal background check pursuant to the Health-Care Facility Unlicensed Personnel Criminal Background Check Act of 1998, effective April 20, 1999 (D.C. Law 12-238; D.C. Official Code §§ 44-551 et seq.);

(e) Pass a reference check and a verification of prior employment;

(f) Have an individual NPI number obtained from NPPES;

(g) Obtain at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education or in-service training annually in accordance with the Department of Health's Home Care Agency training requirements under 22-B DCMR § 3915; and

(h) Meet all of the qualifications for Home Health Aide trainees in accordance with Chapter 93 of Title 17 DCMR, which includes the following:

(1) Be able to understand, speak, read, and write English at a fifth (5th) grade level or higher;

(2) Be knowledgeable about infection prevention, including taking standard precautions; and

(3) Possess basic safety skills including being able to recognize an emergency and be knowledgeable about emergency procedures.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-5009

Final Rulemaking published at 50 DCR 3957 (May 23, 2003); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 51 DCR 6643 (July 2, 2004); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 53 DCR 1696 (March 10, 2006); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 59 DCR 1760, 1774 (March 2, 2012); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 15537 (November 8, 2013); amended by Final published at 63 DCR 014134 (11/18/2016)

Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 59 DCR 1760 (March 2, 2012) repealed and replaced the Chapter 50 (Medicaid Reimbursement for Personal Care Services) with a new Chapter 50 with the same name.

Authority: An Act to enable the District of Columbia to receive federal financial assistance under Title XIX of the Social Security Act for a medical assistance program, and for other purposes approved December 27, 1967 (81 Stat.774; D.C. Official Code § 1-307.02 (2012 Repl.)) and Section 6(6) of the Department of Health Care Finance Establishment Act of 2007, effective February 27, 2008 (D.C. Law 17-109; D.C. Official Code § 7-771.05(6) (2012 Repl.)).