D.C. Code § 21-2221.14a: Establishment of an electronic medical orders for scope of treatment registry.

(a)

To facilitate the use of cloud-based technology for electronic Medical Orders for Scope of Treatment ("MOST") Forms, the DOH shall issue a request for proposals from and contract with an electronic MOST service or multiple electronic MOST services to connect with health care providers at the point of care through the State-designated health information exchange.

(b)

A MOST registry shall:

(1)

Be approved by the MOST Advisory Committee established pursuant to [§ 21-2221.03];

(2)

Meet the technology, security, and privacy standards set by the MOST Advisory Committee; and

(3)

Allow for the authentication of a declarant's identify for a MOST form that is not witnessed.

(c)

DOH shall carry out appropriate education and outreach efforts to increase public awareness of an electronic MOST service.