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MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  19-2002 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 19 - Health Care Facilities|Subtitle 20 - Health Care Staff Agencies|Section 19-2002 - Office of Health Care Quality

    (a)    In this section, “Office” means the Office of Health Care Quality in the Department.    (b)    The Office may inspect a health care staff agency to verify compliance with this subtitle.    (c)    When the Office conducts an inspection, the Office shall verify that the health care practitioners referred by the health care staff agency are licensed or certified by the appropriate health occupation board.    (d)    When the Office conducts an inspection, the Office shall verify that the health care staff agency has developed, documented, and implemented procedures for:        (1)    Selecting and verifying the credentials of health care practitioners referred by the health care staff agency;        (2)    Validating experience of health care practitioners prior to referral by the health care staff agency;        (3)    Tracking and acting on serious or life–threatening complaints received by a client facility or the client facility’s agent;        (4)    Reporting of an action or condition under § 19–2001(f) of this subtitle;        (5)    Verifying that health care practitioners referred by the health care staff agency are of satisfactory health status and have received the necessary testing and immunization as required or requested by the client facility;        (6)    Verifying I–9 status;        (7)    Verifying, prior to initial referral of health care practitioners to a client facility by the health care staff agency, drug screening of health care practitioners referred by the health care staff agency if the client facility requires drug screening for facility employees;        (8)    Verifying, when there is probable cause to perform a drug test or when a client facility requests a drug test, drug testing of health care practitioners referred by the health care staff agency;        (9)    Verifying, prior to initial referral of health care practitioners to a client facility by the health care staff agency, criminal background checks of health care practitioners referred by the health care staff agency if the client facility requires criminal background checks for facility employees; and        (10)    Verifying the references of health care practitioners referred by the health care staff agency.    (e)    A health care staff agency shall attest that the health care staff agency is in compliance with the:        (1)    Civil Rights Act of 1964;        (2)    Rehabilitation Act of 1973;        (3)    Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; and        (4)    Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, if applicable.    (f)    The Office may inspect a health care staff agency upon receiving a complaint, and may give notice of the inspection to the health care staff agency.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  19-2101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 19 - Health Care Facilities|Subtitle 21 - Maryland Community Health Resources Commission|Section 19-2101 - Definitions [Subtitle Subject to Abrogation]

    // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2025 PER CHAPTER 368 OF 2014 //    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Affordable Care Act” means the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, as amended by the federal Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, and any regulations adopted or guidance issued under the Acts.    (c)    “Commission” means the Maryland Community Health Resources Commission.    (d)    (1)    “Community health resource” means a nonprofit or for profit health care center or program that offers the primary health care services required by the Commission under § 19–2109(a)(2) of this subtitle to an individual on a sliding scale fee schedule and without regard to an individual’s ability to pay.        (2)    “Community health resource” includes:            (i)    A federally qualified health center;            (ii)    A federally qualified health center “look–alike”;            (iii)    A community health center;            (iv)    A migrant health center;            (v)    A health care program for the homeless;            (vi)    A primary care program for a public housing project;            (vii)    A local nonprofit and community–owned health care program;            (viii)    A school–based health center;            (ix)    A teaching clinic;            (x)    A wellmobile;            (xi)    A health center controlled operating network;            (xii)    A historic Maryland primary care provider;            (xiii)    An outpatient behavioral health program; and            (xiv)    Any other center or program identified by the Commission as a community health resource.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  19-2102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 19 - Health Care Facilities|Subtitle 21 - Maryland Community Health Resources Commission|Section 19-2102 - Commission Established; Nature; Purpose [Subtitle Subject to Abrogation]

    // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2025 PER CHAPTER 368 OF 2014 //    (a)    There is a Maryland Community Health Resources Commission.    (b)    The Commission is an independent commission that operates within the Department.    (c)    The purpose of the Commission is to increase access to health care through community health resources.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  19-2103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 19 - Health Care Facilities|Subtitle 21 - Maryland Community Health Resources Commission|Section 19-2103 - Membership [Subtitle Subject to Abrogation]

    // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2025 PER CHAPTER 368 OF 2014 //    (a)    (1)    The Commission consists of eleven members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate.        (2)    Of the eleven members:            (i)    One shall be a representative of a nonprofit health maintenance organization;            (ii)    One shall be a representative of a nonprofit health service plan;            (iii)    One shall be a representative of a Maryland hospital;            (iv)    Four shall be individuals who:                1.    Do not have any connection with the management or policy of a community health resource, nonprofit health service plan, or nonprofit health maintenance organization; and                2.    Have a background or experience in health care;            (v)    One shall be an individual who has a background or experience with an outpatient mental health clinic within the past 5 years; and            (vi)    Three shall be individuals who have a background or experience with a community health resource within the past 5 years.        (3)    At least two of the eleven members shall be health care professionals licensed in the State.    (b)    To the extent practicable, when appointing members to the Commission, the Governor shall assure geographic balance and promote racial and gender diversity in the Commission’s membership.    (c)    (1)    On or after July 1, 2009, the term of a member is 4 years.        (2)    The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Commission on July 1, 2009.        (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.        (5)    A member may not serve more than two consecutive terms, except that a member appointed before July 1, 2009, may serve one additional 4–year term when the member’s current term expires.        (6)    The Governor may remove a member for neglect of duty, incompetence, or misconduct.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  19-2104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 19 - Health Care Facilities|Subtitle 21 - Maryland Community Health Resources Commission|Section 19-2104 - Chair and Vice Chair [Subtitle Subject to Abrogation]

    // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2025 PER CHAPTER 368 OF 2014 //    From among the members of the Commission:        (1)    The Governor shall appoint a chair; and        (2)    The chair shall appoint a vice chair.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  19-2105 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 19 - Health Care Facilities|Subtitle 21 - Maryland Community Health Resources Commission|Section 19-2105 - Executive Director [Subtitle Subject to Abrogation]

    // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2025 PER CHAPTER 368 OF 2014 //    (a)    With the approval of the Governor, the Commission shall appoint an Executive Director, who is the chief administrative officer of the Commission.    (b)    The Executive Director serves at the pleasure of the Commission.    (c)    Under the direction of the Commission, the Executive Director shall perform any duty or function that the Commission requires.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  19-2106 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 19 - Health Care Facilities|Subtitle 21 - Maryland Community Health Resources Commission|Section 19-2106 - Quorum; Meetings; Compensation [Subtitle Subject to Abrogation]

    // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2025 PER CHAPTER 368 OF 2014 //    (a)    (1)    A majority of the full authorized membership of the Commission is a quorum.        (2)    The decision of the Commission shall be by a majority of the quorum present and voting.    (b)    The Commission shall meet at least six times a year, at the times and places that it determines.    (c)    A member of the Commission is entitled to:        (1)    Compensation in accordance with the State budget; and        (2)    Reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.    (d)    (1)    The Commission may employ a staff in accordance with the State budget.        (2)    The Commission, in consultation with the Secretary, shall determine the appropriate job classifications and grades for all staff.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  19-2107 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 19 - Health Care Facilities|Subtitle 21 - Maryland Community Health Resources Commission|Section 19-2107 - Powers and Duties [Subtitle Subject to Abrogation]

    // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2025 PER CHAPTER 368 OF 2014 //    (a)    In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, the Commission may:        (1)    Adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle;        (2)    Create committees from among its members;        (3)    Appoint advisory committees, which may include individuals and representatives of interested public or private organizations;        (4)    Apply for and accept any funds, property, or services from any person or government agency;        (5)    Make agreements with a grantor or payor of funds, property, or services, including an agreement to make any study, plan, demonstration, or project;        (6)    Publish and give out any information that relates to expanding access to health care through community health resources that is considered desirable in the public interest;        (7)    Subject to the limitations of this subtitle, exercise any other power that is reasonably necessary to carry out the purposes of this subtitle; and        (8)    Assist community health resources in preparing to implement the Affordable Care Act.    (b)    In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, the Commission shall:        (1)    Adopt rules and regulations that relate to its meetings, minutes, and transactions;        (2)    Keep minutes of each meeting;        (3)    Prepare annually a budget proposal that includes the estimated income of the Commission and proposed expenses for its administration and operation; and        (4)    On or before October 1 of each year, submit to the Governor, to the Secretary, and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, to the General Assembly an annual report on the operations and activities of the Commission during the preceding fiscal year.    (c)    (1)    The Commission may contract with a qualified, independent third party for any service that is necessary to carry out the powers and duties of the Commission.        (2)    Unless permission is granted specifically by the Commission, a third party with whom the Commission contracts under paragraph (1) of this subsection may not release, publish, or use in a manner not authorized by the contract any information to which the third party has access under the contract.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  19-2108 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 19 - Health Care Facilities|Subtitle 21 - Maryland Community Health Resources Commission|Section 19-2108 - Limitation on Secretary's Powers [Subtitle Subject to Abrogation]

    // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2025 PER CHAPTER 368 OF 2014 //    (a)    The power of the Secretary over plans, proposals, and projects of units in the Department does not include the power to disapprove or modify any decision or determination that the Commission makes under authority specifically delegated by law to the Commission.    (b)    The power of the Secretary to transfer by rule, regulation, or written directive any staff, functions, or funds of units in the Department does not apply to any staff, functions, or funds of the Commission.    (c)    (1)    The power of the Secretary over the procurement procedure for units in the Department does not apply to the procurement procedure of the Commission.        (2)    Notwithstanding paragraph (1) of this subsection, when procuring services or supplies, the Commission is subject to the provisions of the State Finance and Procurement Article.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  19-2111 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 19 - Health Care Facilities|Subtitle 21 - Maryland Community Health Resources Commission|Section 19-2111 - Specialty Care Network [Subtitle Subject to Abrogation]

    // EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2025 PER CHAPTER 368 OF 2014 //    (a)    The Commission, in collaboration with community health resources and local health departments, shall develop a specialty care network for individuals:        (1)    With family income that does not exceed 200% of the federal poverty level; and        (2)    Who are referred through a community health resource.    (b)    The specialty care network shall:        (1)    Consist of health care practitioners who agree to provide care to individuals referred through a community health resource for a discounted fee established by the Commission; and        (2)    Include health care practitioners who historically have served the uninsured.    (c)    Individuals receiving health care through the specialty care network shall pay for specialty care according to a sliding fee scale developed by the Commission.    (d)    In addition to patient fees, office–based specialty care visits, diagnostic testing, and laboratory tests shall be subsidized by funds provided from:        (1)    General funds; and        (2)    Money collected from a nonprofit health maintenance organization in accordance with § 6–121(b)(3) of the Insurance Article.    (e)    Subject to available funding, the Commission shall provide subsidies to community health resources for office–based specialty care visits, diagnostic testing, and laboratory tests.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  19-2301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 19 - Health Care Facilities|Subtitle 23 - Accreditation of Health Care Facilities and Health Care Staff Agencies|Section 19-2301 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Accreditation organization” means a private entity that conducts inspections and surveys of health care facilities or health care staff agencies based on nationally recognized and developed standards.    (c)    “Deemed status” means a status under which a health care facility or a health care staff agency may be exempt from routine surveys conducted by the Department.    (d)    “Health care facility” means:        (1)    A hospital as defined in § 19–301 of this title;        (2)    A health maintenance organization as defined in § 19–701(g) of this title;        (3)    A freestanding ambulatory care facility as defined in § 19–3B–01 of this title;        (4)    An assisted living facility as defined in § 19–1801 of this title;        (5)    A laboratory as defined in § 17–201 of this article;        (6)    A home health agency as defined in § 19–401 of this title;        (7)    A residential treatment center as defined in § 19–301 of this title;        (8)    A comprehensive rehabilitation facility as defined in § 19–1201 of this title;        (9)    A forensic laboratory as defined in § 17–2A–01 of this article;        (10)    A substance–related disorder program as defined in § 7.5–101 of this article; and        (11)    A mental health program as defined in § 7.5–101 of this article.    (e)    “Health care staff agency” has the meaning stated in § 19–2001 of this title.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  19-2501 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 19 - Health Care Facilities|Subtitle 25 - Recovery Residences|Section 19-2501 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Certificate of compliance” means a certificate that is issued to a recovery residence by a credentialing entity.    (c)    “Certified recovery residence” means a recovery residence that holds a certificate of compliance.    (d)    “Credentialing entity” means a nonprofit organization that develops and administers professional certification programs according to nationally recognized certification standards.    (e)    “Recovery residence” has the meaning stated in § 7.5–101 of this article.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  19-2502 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 19 - Health Care Facilities|Subtitle 25 - Recovery Residences|Section 19-2502 - Credentialing Entity; Certificate of Compliance

    (a)    The Department shall approve a credentialing entity to develop and administer a certification process for recovery residences.    (b)    The credentialing entity shall:        (1)    Establish recovery residence certification requirements;        (2)    Establish processes to administer the application, certification, and recertification process;        (3)    Establish processes to monitor and inspect a recovery residence;        (4)    Conduct an on–site inspection of a recovery residence:            (i)    Before issuing a certificate of compliance; and            (ii)    At least once during each certification renewal period; and        (5)    Issue a certificate of compliance on approval of the application process and the inspection of the recovery residence.    (c)    A certificate of compliance issued by the credentialing entity is valid for 1 year from the date of issuance.    (d)    The credentialing entity may revoke the certificate of compliance of a certified recovery residence if the credentialing entity finds that the recovery residence is not in compliance with the requirements established by the credentialing entity.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  19-2503 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 19 - Health Care Facilities|Subtitle 25 - Recovery Residences|Section 19-2503 - Publication of Lists of Recovery Residences and of Credentialing Entities

    (a)    On or before October 1, 2017, the credentialing entity shall submit a list to the Department of the recovery residences that have obtained a certificate of compliance.    (b)    (1)    On or before November 1, 2017, the Department shall publish on its website:            (i)    A list of each credentialing entity and the contact information for the credentialing entity; and            (ii)    A list of each recovery residence operating in each county in the State.        (2)    The list published under paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection shall indicate whether the owner of a recovery residence has received a valid certificate of compliance.    (c)    (1)    On or before November 1, 2017, a credentialing entity shall publish on its website a list of each recovery residence that holds a valid certificate of compliance.        (2)    The list published under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall include only the owner of the recovery residence and the contact information of the owner.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  19-2504 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 19 - Health Care Facilities|Subtitle 25 - Recovery Residences|Section 19-2504 - Prohibitions and Civil Penalty

    (a)    A person may not advertise, represent, or imply to the public that a recovery residence is a certified recovery residence unless the recovery residence has obtained a certificate of compliance under this subtitle.    (b)    (1)    A person who violates subsection (a) of this section is subject to a civil penalty imposed by the Department not exceeding $1,000 for each offense.        (2)    In setting the amount of a civil penalty under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the Department shall consider the nature, number, and seriousness of the violations, the ability of the certified recovery residence to pay the penalty, and any other factors the Department determines are relevant.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  20-401 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 20 - Miscellaneous Health Provisions|Subtitle 4 - Identification of Newborn Infants|Section 20-401 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Born” means the complete expulsion or extraction of a product of human conception from the mother, regardless of the period of gestation, if, after the expulsion or extraction, it breathes or shows any other evidence of life, such as heartbeat, pulsation of the umbilical cord, or definite movement of voluntary muscle, whether or not the umbilical cord is cut or the placenta is attached.    (c)    “Cord blood sampling” means:        (1)    Taking a sample of a newborn infant’s blood from the infant’s umbilical cord; or        (2)    The act of producing such a sample.    (d)    “Footprinting” means:        (1)    An ink or other type of impression of the skin patterns located on the sole of a foot; or        (2)    The act of producing such an impression.    (e)    “Institution” means:        (1)    A hospital or related institution as defined in § 19-301 of this article;        (2)    A freestanding birthing center as defined in § 19-3B-01(f) of this article; or        (3)    Any other facility that delivers an infant from its mother.