DC Nursing Homes: How to Report Abuse or Neglect

The District of Columbia Department of Health licenses and certifies health care facilities for compliance with state and federal health and safety standards. Facilities include nursing homes, hospitals, home health agencies, dialysis centers, ambulatory surgical centers, intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded, and laboratories. The Health Care Facilities Division (“HCFD”) is charged with conducting regular on-site surveys to ensure health, safety, sanitation, fire, and quality of care requirements. HCFD identifies deficiencies that may affect state licensure.

The DC government publishes a list of nursing home facilities in DC and also has a list of home health agencies in DC. A family member, friend or even the resident can file a complaint on line.  To report allegations of abuse, neglect, self-neglect, and/or exploitation, please call the Adult Protective Services (APS) Hotline at (202) 541-3950 available 24-hours 7-days a week.

If you or a loved one have suffered from an abusive or negligent healthcare experience, contact the legal team at Regan Zambri Long PLLC at 202-463-3030 for a free consultation.

About the Author

Patrick M. Regan, Esq.

Patrick Regan is a board certified personal injury lawyer and a founding partner at Regan Zambri Long. His practice is devoted to helping those who suffered catastrophic injuries in car accidents, truck accidents, Metro accidents, and medical malpractice. Over his nearly 40-year career, Patrick has obtained some of the most significant jury verdicts in the history of Washington, DC on behalf of injured victims. Patrick is licensed to practice law in Washington, DC, Virginia, and Maryland. He received his B.A. at Hamilton College and his J.D. at the Columbus School of Law at the Catholic University of America.