Statewide Health Coordinating Council (SHCC)

Advise and make recommendations to the Office of Health Systems Development (OHSD) on the development of the proposed comprehensive Health System Plan (HSP). Assist the OHSD in developing the HSP; and review and make recommendations to OHSD on an application for a certificate of need. Fifteen DC residents appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the Council: four consumers of health care services who are not affiliated with any health care provider or facility, three public members, two representatives of incorporated associations of health care provider or facility, three public members, two representatives of incorporated associations of health care facilities, one physician representing an incorporated association of professional physicians, one nurse representing an incorporated association of professional nurses, the Commissioners of Public Health and Mental Health or his/her designee, the Executive Director of DC General Hospital or his/her designee, the Director of the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs or his/her designee, and the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs or his/her designee.

Approval Type - Passive (If not disapproved by resolution within 45-day review period, deemed approved.)

Licensed - Yes

Paid stipend or salary - No