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MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-504 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 14-504 - Acupuncture

    (a)    This section does not apply to a dentist performing acupuncture in connection with the practice of dentistry if the dentist is licensed or otherwise authorized to practice dentistry under Title 4 of this article.    (b)    Unless licensed under Title 1A of this article, a physician shall be registered by the Board before the physician may perform acupuncture in this State.    (c)    The Board shall register to perform acupuncture any physician who meets the following requirements:        (1)    (i)    Successful completion of at least 200 hours of training in a program of study in acupuncture, including any examinations required under the program, approved for category 1 continuing medical education credit by an institution accredited or recognized by the Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education; or            (ii)    Successful completion of a course of study approved by the Board which includes at least 200 hours of instruction in:                1.    General and basic aspects of acupuncture;                2.    Specific uses and techniques of acupuncture; and                3.    Indications and contraindications of acupuncture administration;        (2)    Ability to communicate in the English language;        (3)    Payment of application and registration fees; and        (4)    Other reasonable conditions determined by the Board.    (d)    A physician who is registered under this section may perform acupuncture on or off the premises of the physician’s office.    (e)    A physician who performs acupuncture may advertise only as permitted by the rules and regulations of the Board.    (f)    The Board may adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this section.    (g)    Subject to the hearing provisions of § 14–405 of this title, a disciplinary panel, on the affirmative vote of a majority of its quorum, may reprimand or place a physician who performs acupuncture on probation or suspend or revoke the registration of a physician for:        (1)    Any conduct prohibited under the provisions of this section or prohibited under any regulation adopted pursuant to the provisions of this section;        (2)    Except in an emergency life–threatening situation where it is not feasible or practicable, failing to comply with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidelines on universal precautions; or        (3)    Failing to display the notice required under subsection (h) of this section.    (h)    If a physician who performs acupuncture is engaged in the private practice of acupuncture in this State, the physician who performs acupuncture shall display the notice developed under § 1-207 of this article conspicuously in each office where the physician is engaged in practice.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-505 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 14-505 - Notice of Burn Treatments by Physicians

    (a)    (1)    A licensed physician or registered nurse who is primarily responsible for the treatment of an individual for a burn injury described in paragraph (2) of this subsection shall as soon as practicable notify the county fire chief or administrator, or designee, or, if neither office exists, the State Fire Marshal or designee. If treatment occurs at a hospital, the treating physician or designee shall be responsible for giving the notice required by this section.        (2)    The provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection apply to a burn injury:            (i)    Causing 2nd or 3rd degree burns to 5 percent or more of the patient’s body;            (ii)    To the upper respiratory tract or laryngeal edema caused by inhaling super-heated air;            (iii)    Which causes death; or            (iv)    Which is likely to cause death.        (3)    The provisions of paragraph (1) of this subsection do not apply to a sunburn.    (b)    Notice under this section shall include:        (1)    The name and address of the patient, if known;        (2)    A description of the burn injury;        (3)    The reported cause of the burn injury, if given;        (4)    The patient’s prognosis; and        (5)    Any other fact concerning the burn injury which might assist in detecting arson.    (c)    If an investigation is conducted after notification is given under subsection (a) of this section, the investigating agency shall report its findings on an incident reporting system report and send it to the State Fire Marshal’s office for retention.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-506 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 14-506 - Confidential Records of Faculty and Others

    (a)    In this section, “the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems” means the State agency described in § 13–503 of the Education Article.    (b)    The following records and other information are confidential records:        (1)    Any record and other information obtained by MedChi, a component society of MedChi, the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems, a hospital staff committee, or a national medical society or group organized for research, if that record or information identifies any person; and        (2)    Any record of a proceeding or transaction before the entity or individual that contracts with the Board or one of its committees that relates to any investigation or report under § 14–401.1 of this title as to an allegation of grounds for disciplinary or other action.    (c)    Access to and use of any confidential record described in subsection (b) of this section is regulated by §§ 5–601 and 10–205(b) of the Courts Article.    (d)    This section does not restrict the publication of any statistics or other information that does not disclose the identity of any person.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-508 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 14-508 - Patient Notification of Lack or Lapse of Medical Professional Liability Insurance Coverage

    (a)    Each licensee practicing medicine in the State shall notify a patient in writing if:        (1)    The licensee does not maintain medical professional liability insurance coverage; or        (2)    The licensee’s medical professional liability insurance coverage has lapsed for any period of time and the licensee’s coverage has not been renewed.    (b)    The written notification provided to the patient under subsection (a) of this section must be:        (1)    Provided:            (i)    At the first visit by the patient during any period in which the licensee does not maintain medical professional liability insurance, unless the visit is for the purpose of receiving incidental medical care that will be rendered free of charge; and            (ii)    As part of each informed consent obtained before any procedure or operation discussed or offered for the patient’s consideration is performed;        (2)    Signed by the patient at the time of the patient’s visit or the informed consent is signed; and        (3)    Retained by the licensee as part of the licensee’s patient records.    (c)    Each licensee practicing medicine in the State who does not maintain medical professional liability insurance coverage shall post this information in a conspicuous location in the licensee’s place of practice.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-509 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5 - Miscellaneous Provisions|Section 14-509 - Dispensing Topical Medication Without Dispensing Permit

    (a)    In this section, “ACCME” means the Accrediting Council for Continuing Medical Education.    (b)    A physician may dispense a topical medication that is approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of hypotrichosis without obtaining a dispensing permit or completing the continuing education required under § 12–102(c)(2)(ii) of this article if the physician:        (1)    Otherwise complies with the requirements of § 12–102(c)(2)(ii) of this article; and        (2)    Has received a special class of written permit from the Board.    (c)    The Board may issue a special class of written permit to a physician under subsection (b) of this section if the physician:        (1)    Completes 1 hour of continuing medical education per year on the dispensing of topical medications developed by an ACCME–accredited Maryland nonprofit or governmental entity; and        (2)    Pays to the Board a $100 permit fee.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5A-02 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5A - Respiratory Care Practitioners|Section 14-5A-02 - Scope of Subtitle

    This subtitle does not limit:        (1)    The right of an individual to practice a health occupation that the individual is authorized to practice under this article; or        (2)    The right of a licensed home medical equipment provider to provide home medical equipment services as defined under Title 19, Subtitle 4A of the Health – General Article.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5A-03 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5A - Respiratory Care Practitioners|Section 14-5A-03 - Regulations

    The Board shall adopt regulations for the licensure and practice of respiratory care.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5A-04 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5A - Respiratory Care Practitioners|Section 14-5A-04 - Fees

    (a)    (1)    The Board shall set reasonable fees for the issuance of and renewal of licenses and the other services it provides to respiratory care practitioners.        (2)    The fees charged shall be set so as to produce funds to approximate the cost of maintaining the licensure program and the other services provided to respiratory care practitioners, including the cost of providing a rehabilitation program for respiratory care practitioners under § 14–401.1(g) of this title.    (b)    (1)    The Board shall pay all fees collected under the provisions of this subtitle to the Comptroller of the State.        (2)    The Comptroller shall distribute all fees to the Board established under § 14-201 of this title.    (c)    The fees shall be used to cover the actual documented direct and indirect costs of fulfilling the statutory and regulatory duties of the Board as provided by the provisions of this subtitle.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5A-05 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5A - Respiratory Care Practitioners|Section 14-5A-05 - Respiratory Care Professional Standards Committee -- Established

    There is a Respiratory Care Professional Standards Committee within the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5A-06 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5A - Respiratory Care Practitioners|Section 14-5A-06 - Respiratory Care Professional Standards Committee -- Membership

    (a)    The Committee consists of seven members appointed by the Board as follows:        (1)    Three respiratory care practitioners;        (2)    Three physicians:            (i)    One of whom is a specialist in thoracic surgery;            (ii)    One of whom is a specialist in pulmonary medicine; and            (iii)    One of whom is a specialist in anesthesiology; and        (3)    One consumer member.    (b)    The consumer member of the Committee:        (1)    Shall be a member of the general public;        (2)    May not be or ever have been:            (i)    A respiratory care practitioner;            (ii)    Any health care professional; or            (iii)    In training to be a respiratory care practitioner or other health professional; and        (3)    May not:            (i)    Participate or ever have participated in a commercial or professional field related to respiratory care;            (ii)    Have a household member who participates in a commercial or professional field related to respiratory care;            (iii)    Have had within 2 years before appointment a financial interest in a person regulated by the Board; or            (iv)    Have had within 2 years before appointment a financial interest in the provision of goods or services to respiratory care practitioners or to the field of respiratory care.    (c)    (1)    The term of a member is 3 years.        (2)    The terms of members are staggered.        (3)    At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.        (4)    A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.    (d)    (1)    From among its members, the Committee shall elect a chair once every 2 years.        (2)    The chair, or the chair’s designee, shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Board as a representative of the Committee.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5A-07 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5A - Respiratory Care Practitioners|Section 14-5A-07 - Respiratory Care Professional Standards Committee -- Powers and Duties; Duties of Board

    (a)    In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, the Committee shall:        (1)    Develop and recommend to the Board regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle;        (2)    Develop and recommend to the Board a code of ethics for the practice of respiratory care for adoption by the Board;        (3)    If requested, develop and recommend to the Board standards of care for the practice of respiratory care;        (4)    Develop and recommend to the Board the requirements for licensure as a respiratory care practitioner;        (5)    Evaluate the credentials of applicants as necessary and recommend licensure of applicants who fulfill the requirements for a license to practice respiratory care;        (6)    Develop and recommend to the Board continuing education requirements for license renewal;        (7)    Provide the Board with recommendations concerning the practice of respiratory care;        (8)    Develop and recommend to the Board criteria related to the practice of respiratory care in the home setting;        (9)    Keep a record of its proceedings; and        (10)    Submit an annual report to the Board.    (b)    The Board shall:        (1)    Consider all recommendations of the Committee; and        (2)    Provide to the Committee an annual report on the disciplinary matters involving licensees.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5A-08 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5A - Respiratory Care Practitioners|Section 14-5A-08 - Licenses -- in General

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the individual may practice respiratory care in this State.    (b)    This section does not apply to:        (1)    An individual employed by the federal government as a respiratory care practitioner while the individual is practicing within the scope of that employment;        (2)    A respiratory care practitioner student enrolled in an education program which is accredited by an approved accrediting organization while practicing respiratory care in the program; or        (3)    An individual practicing respiratory care who is licensed by and residing in another jurisdiction if:            (i)    The individual is participating in the transportation of a patient from that individual’s jurisdiction of licensure into the State;            (ii)    The individual practices respiratory care only during the transportation of the patient;            (iii)    The individual does not practice respiratory care on another individual who is not the patient being transported into the State; and            (iv)    The individual does not practice respiratory care in the State for more than a total of 14 days within a calendar year.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5A-09 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5A - Respiratory Care Practitioners|Section 14-5A-09 - Qualifications for Licenses

    (a)    To qualify for a license, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this section.    (b)    The applicant shall be of good moral character.    (c)    The applicant shall be at least 18 years old.    (d)    The applicant shall:        (1)    Meet any educational, training, or examination requirements established by the Board including:            (i)    Graduation from an appropriate educational program as determined by the Board; and            (ii)    Certification by a national certifying board approved by the Board; and        (2)    Demonstrate oral and written competency in English as required by the Board.    (e)    The applicant shall complete a criminal history records check in accordance with § 14–308.1 of this title.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5A-10 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5A - Respiratory Care Practitioners|Section 14-5A-10 - Applications for Licenses

    To apply for a license, an applicant shall:        (1)    Complete a criminal history records check in accordance with § 14–308.1 of this title;        (2)    Submit an application to the Board on the form that the Board requires; and        (3)    Pay to the Board the application fee set by the Board.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5A-11 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5A - Respiratory Care Practitioners|Section 14-5A-11 - Issuance of License

    (a)    Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Board shall issue the appropriate license to an applicant who meets the requirements of this subtitle for that license.    (b)    (1)    On receipt of the criminal history record information of an applicant for licensure forwarded to the Board in accordance with § 14–308.1 of this title, in determining whether to issue a license, the Board shall consider:            (i)    The age at which the crime was committed;            (ii)    The nature of the crime;            (iii)    The circumstances surrounding the crime;            (iv)    The length of time that has passed since the crime;            (v)    Subsequent work history;            (vi)    Employment and character references; and            (vii)    Other evidence that demonstrates whether the applicant poses a threat to the public health or safety.        (2)    The Board may not issue a license if the criminal history record information required under § 14–308.1 of this title has not been received.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5A-12 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5A - Respiratory Care Practitioners|Section 14-5A-12 - Authority Conferred by License

    A respiratory care practitioner license authorizes the licensee to practice respiratory care while the license is effective.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5A-14 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5A - Respiratory Care Practitioners|Section 14-5A-14 - Change of Name or Address

    (a)    A licensee shall notify the Board in writing of a change in name or address within 60 days after the change.    (b)    A licensee who fails to comply with subsection (a) of this section is subject to an administrative penalty of $100.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5A-16 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5A - Respiratory Care Practitioners|Section 14-5A-16 - Surrender of License

    Unless a disciplinary panel agrees to accept the surrender of a license, a licensed respiratory care practitioner may not surrender the license nor may the license lapse by operation of law while the licensee is under investigation or while charges are pending against the licensee.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5A-17.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5A - Respiratory Care Practitioners|Section 14-5A-17.1 - Review

    (a)    (1)    Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board or a disciplinary panel under this subtitle may take a direct judicial appeal.        (2)    The appeal shall be made as provided for judicial review of final decisions in the Administrative Procedure Act.    (b)    An order of the Board or a disciplinary panel may not be stayed pending review.    (c)    The Board may appeal from any decision that reverses or modifies an order of the Board or a disciplinary panel.
MD. Health Occupations Code Ann. §  14-5A-18.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health Occupations|Title 14 - Physicians|Subtitle 5A - Respiratory Care Practitioners|Section 14-5A-18.1 - Individual Licensee Profiles -- Internet Posting

    (a)    Following the filing of charges or notice of initial denial of a license application, the Board shall disclose the filing to the public on the Board’s Web site.    (b)    The Board shall create and maintain a public individual profile on each licensee that includes the following information:        (1)    A summary of charges filed against the licensee, including a copy of the charging document, until a disciplinary panel has taken action under § 14–5A–17 of this subtitle based on the charges or has rescinded the charges;        (2)    A description of any disciplinary action taken by the Board or a disciplinary panel against the licensee within the most recent 10–year period that includes a copy of the public order;        (3)    A description in summary form of any final disciplinary action taken by a licensing board in any other state or jurisdiction against the licensee within the most recent 10–year period if the Board knows about the disciplinary action;        (4)    A description of a conviction or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere by the licensee for a crime involving moral turpitude that is the basis for disciplinary action taken under § 14–5A–17(c) of this subtitle; and        (5)    The public address of the licensee.    (c)    In addition to the requirements of subsection (b) of this section, the Board shall include on each licensee’s profile a statement of information to be taken into consideration by a consumer when viewing a licensee’s profile, including a disclaimer stating that a charging document does not indicate a final finding of guilt by a disciplinary panel.    (d)    The Board:        (1)    On receipt of a written request for a licensee’s profile from any person, shall forward a written copy of the profile to the person; and        (2)    Shall maintain a Web site that serves as a single point of entry where all licensee profile information is available to the public on the Internet.    (e)    The Board shall provide a mechanism for the notification and prompt correction of any factual inaccuracies in a licensee’s profile.    (f)    The Board shall include information relating to charges filed against a licensee by a disciplinary panel and any final disciplinary action taken by a disciplinary panel against a licensee in the licensee’s profile within 10 days after the charges are filed or the action becomes final.