Board of Long-Term Care Administration (formerly the Board of Nursing Home Administration)

DC HEALTH HAS MOVED!

On February 23, 2024, the DC Department of Health (DC Health) relocated.
The Health Regulation and Licensing Administration's
Processing Center and other offices are located at:

DC Health
2201 Shannon Place SE
Washington, DC 20020

(The new building is 0.3 miles from the Anacostia Metro)

PROCESSING CENTER Hours:
The Health Regulation and Licensing Administration (HRLA) Processing Center is open to the public Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 9 am – 1 pm, and Wednesday, 9 am - 3:30 pm (except holidays).

Office Hours:
The HRLA Office Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:15 am - 4:45 pm (except holidays).

2025 Public Notice Identifying Public Health Issues for Continuing Education Effective October 1, 2025

Criminal Background Check (CBC) Requirement

Effective immediately, all applicants will be required to complete a new CBC for each application submitted. Please select link below to access notice from DC Health regarding the CBC requirement:

CBC Requirement Notice from DC Health

Change to the Term of License, Certificate and Registration

Effective Date June 16, 2024

DC Health is transitioning all professional licenses, certificates, and registrations to a birth‑month renewal cycle. All credentials issued on or after June 16, 2024, will expire on the last day of the holder’s birth month. This will also apply to renewing licensees beginning September 2024.

Your new expiration date will always fall on the last day of your birth month.
If your birthday is in an odd year, your future renewals will occur in odd years (and the same for even years).
Applies to all new and renewal applicants.

Continuing Education Adjustment During Transition

All Boards have approved acceptance of 50% of the Continuing Education (CE) requirements for licensees who have received less than two (2) years on their license term during this transition period. This applies only to this one‑time transition into the birth‑month renewal cycle. License holders are still responsible for the two (2) LGBTQ Cultural Competency and the 10% Public Health Priorities.

ursuant to Chapter 40 Section 4006.3 DCMR Chapter 40 General Rules.

ALERT: PHONE SCAM

DC HEALTH has become aware of a PHISHING PHONE SCAM
in which individuals pose as DC Health representatives to request money.
Please be advised that DC Health representatives will never
contact you with a request for money.

FBI Warns Individuals Employed in the Health Care Industry
of the Ongoing Scam Involving the Impersonation of
Law Enforcement and Government Officials - FBI fbi.gov

LICENSURE WAIVER
PERIOD HAS ENDED:

Please review Important Notices regarding
Temporary Licensure Requirements HERE

Important Notice regarding Paper Applications (select link):
DC Health No Longer Accepting Paper Applications (Beginning June 14, 2021)
ONLINE LICENSING APPLICATIONS
DC Health’s online licensing application system is now LIVE. (See link below.)

The District of Columbia Department of Health, Health Regulation and Licensing Administration (HRLA) is excited to announce the opening of our new online licensing system. Effective immediately, any healthcare provider who is interested in applying for a new health professional license, or renewing, reinstating, or reactivating an existing license, may do so by going to the below link and submitting an online application. All users are strongly encouraged to review the instructions prior to beginning the process.

https://dohenterprise.my.site.com/dchealthrenewals/s/portal-page

***RENEWAL UPDATES***

RENEWALS ARE NOW LIVE! Licensees can access the renewal portal by going to the Online License Renewal and logging in with their user credentials from the last renewal. Licensees renewing for the first time will need to register/sign-up first.

Nursing Home Administration Renewal (OPEN): Nursing Home Administration Renewal Notice

Nursing Home Administration Renewal Notice

COVID-19 UPDATES

COVID-19 Guidance and Best Practices

For the most up-to-date information on the District's response to COVID-19, including information on best practices and recommended guidelines, please go to coronavirus.dc.gov.

Documents: All HRLA-related documents should be mailed to 2201 Shannon Place SE, Washington, DC 20020.

Updates: Individuals may call the Processing Center at 1 (877) 672-2174 to get an update on their pending applications.

Need to contact the Board of Long Term Care Administration? Send an email to: [email protected]

The DC Board of Long Term Care Administration regulates the practice of nursing home administration. The Board advises the Mayor and administers and enforces the law. The Board also evaluates applicants' qualifications and administers exams; recommends standards and procedures; issues licenses; receives and reviews complaints; requests investigations conduct hearings, and issues subpoenas.

The Board is appointed by the Mayor, with the advice and consent of the council. The Board consists of five DC residents, including a chair: two licensed nursing home administrators, one teacher of nursing home administration, one licensed physician or osteopath (who has a demonstrated interest in long-term care), and one consumer. Professional members must have been engaged in practice for at least three years preceding the appointment. The consumer member must be at least 18 years old, not be a health professional or in training to become one, and may have no household member who is involved directly or indirectly in providing health care. Licenses expire on June 30 of even year.

BOARD MEETINGS
The Board meets quarterly on the second Wednesday. Please note that meeting dates can change.

In 2024, the Board plans to meet on the following dates: