Code of the District of Columbia

§ 22–1314.01. Definitions.

For the purpose of § 22-1314.02, the term:

(1) “Health professional” means a person licensed to practice a health occupation in the District pursuant to § 3-1201.01.

(2) “Medical facility” includes a hospital, clinic, physician’s office, or other facility that provides health or surgical services.

(3) “Person” shall not include:

(A) The chief medical officer of the medical facility or his or her designee;

(B) The chief executive officer of the medical facility or his or her designee;

(C) An agent of the medical facility; or

(D) A law enforcement officer in the performance of his or her official duty.