(a) The Mayor may issue provisional licenses or certifications to new emergency medical services agencies or training facilities to afford the Mayor sufficient time and evidence to evaluate whether a new agency or facility is capable of complying with the provisions of this chapter, rules promulgated pursuant to this chapter, and other applicable provisions of law.
(b) As an alternative to denial, nonrenewal, suspension, or revocation of a license or certification, when an agency, facility, or vehicle is not in substantial compliance with the provisions of this chapter, rules promulgated pursuant to this chapter, or other applicable provisions of law, and when the Mayor finds that the public interest would be served thereby, the Mayor may:
(1) Issue a provisional license or certification, if the owner or operator of the agency, facility, or vehicle is taking appropriate ameliorative action in accordance with an agreed-upon timetable; or
(2) Issue a restricted license or certification that prohibits the agency, facility, or vehicle from accepting new patients or students, or from delivering certain specified services that it would otherwise be authorized to deliver, until appropriate ameliorative action is taken.
(c) The Mayor may issue provisional certifications to emergency medical services personnel who do not fully meet the requirements specified in this chapter or in rules promulgated pursuant to this chapter if the Mayor finds that the public interest would be served thereby.
(d) Provisional licenses or certifications issued pursuant to this section may be granted for a period of time up to and including 180 days, and may be renewed no more than once.
(Mar. 25, 2009, D.C. Law 17-357, § 11, 56 DCR 1167.)
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 7 - Human Health Care and Safety
Chapter 23B - Emergency Medical Services
§ 7–2341.02. Applicability and exemptions
§ 7–2341.03. Emergency medical services agencies: license required
§ 7–2341.04. Emergency medical response vehicles: license or certification required
§ 7–2341.05. Emergency medical services personnel: certification required
§ 7–2341.06. Flight emergency medical services personnel: certification required
§ 7–2341.07. Emergency medical services training facilities: certification required
§ 7–2341.08. Emergency medical services instructors: certification required
§ 7–2341.09. Liability insurance required for vehicles, facilities, and agencies
§ 7–2341.10. Provisional and restricted licenses and certifications
§ 7–2341.11. Licenses and certifications issued pursuant to prior authority
§ 7–2341.12. Reciprocity for emergency medical services personnel certified in other jurisdictions
§ 7–2341.13. Powers and duties of the Mayor
§ 7–2341.14. License and certification renewal
§ 7–2341.15. Denial, suspension, and revocation of license or certification
§ 7–2341.16. Summary suspension
§ 7–2341.19. Trauma care system
§ 7–2341.21. Emergency medical services for children
§ 7–2341.22. Establishment of District of Columbia Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee
§ 7–2341.24. Criminal and civil penalties
§ 7–2341.27. Repeal of existing regulations
§ 7–2341.28. Pending actions and proceedings; existing orders