Change of Ownership, Closure, and Dissolution
Sets out what the Agency must do before any sale, transfer or reorganization of ownership, and how it closes safely if it stops operating: notice and transition for each client, notices to DC Health, keeping client records retrievable for five years, and returning the license.
About this policy
- Policy number
- DC-HC-GOV-06
- Version
- 1.0
- Main rule
- 22-B DCMR §9903.8
- Library
- Washington, DC home care · 50 policies
- Category
- Governance
- Sections
- 18
In short
- The Agency's license cannot be sold or handed to a new owner. A new owner must get its own license from DC Health first.
- If the Agency ever closes, every client gets written notice at least 7 days before services end, and help moving to another agency.
- Keep giving care as scheduled until the end date in the notice, unless the office tells you otherwise.
- Client records stay safe for 5 years after a closure, and clients can get a free copy within 30 days of asking.
- Pass any question about a sale or closure to Pat Sample.
What's inside
18 sections. The full text comes with the One-time Policy Pack.
- Terms of Reference
- 1. Purpose
- 2. Scope
- 3. Definitions
- 4. Policy Statement (22-B DCMR §9903.8)
- 5. Before a Change of Ownership or Control
- 6. Deciding to Close
- 7. Notice to Clients and Transition of Care
- 8. Client Records After Dissolution
- 9. Other Records
- 10. Returning the License
- 11. Responsibilities
- 12. Records and Compliance Monitoring
- 13. Staff Training
- 14. References
- 15. Related Policies and Forms
- 16. Approval
- 17. Revision History
An inspector may ask
- Has the ownership of the Agency changed since the license was issued? Show me DC Health's approval.
- What are your written procedures for client records if the Agency is dissolved?
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