Services
The Health and Intermediate Care Facility reviews all application documents and forms to determine if the requirements are met for site survey and ultimately facility licensure.
The Pharmaceutical Control Division (PCD) licenses and regulates pharmacies, pharmaceutical manufacturers, pharmaceutical distributors and suppliers. PCD also administers the District’s controlled substances registration program, which registers health professionals, pharmacies, and health facilities that receive, dispense and prescribe controlled substances in the District.
View the requirements and regulations regarding criminal background checks for applicants for an initial license, registration, or certification; renewal of a license, registration, or certification; reinstatement of a license registration or certification; or person going from an inactive status to active status.
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The Division of Community Hygiene regulates facilities operation within certain industries.
The Pharmaceutical Control Office reviews each drug manufacturer or distribution application and determines an applicant's eligibility for licensure.
Promoting the continued development of an optimal system of emergency medical and trauma care, DOH's EMS Programs certifies all emergency medical service providers and regulates EMS educational institutions and response organizations in the District.
Review the ways to file a complaint against a DC health professional, including submission of a printable PDF form to the Licensing Board that regulates the profession.
Learn about the licensing, inspection and regulations regarding Group Homes for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (GHPID).
The DC Department of Health has a number of programs to ensure a coordinated system of health care for DC residents.
Find information about licensing, certification and programs targeting health professionals.
Find official documents containing Health Regulations and Licensing Reports.