Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Part 1
Subtitle 07 - HOSPITALS
Chapter 10.07.16 - Limited Private Inpatient Facilities
Section 10.07.16.08 - Inspections
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 10.07.16.08
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
A. A facility shall be open to inspection by the Department at all times for the purpose of quality oversight and investigation of complaints or incidents.
B. The facility's administrative and medical records shall be available for review and for copying by the Department.
C. New Facilities.
(1) A facility that is issued a provisional
license shall be subject to inspections by the Department every 6 months and at
any other time to determine compliance with:
(a) This chapter; and
(b) The Standards for Behavioral Health
Care.
(2) If the
facility has not attained accreditation by the Joint Commission within 1 year
after beginning operations or has had its application for accreditation
rejected, the facility shall:
(a) Cease
operations; and
(b) Be subject to
inspection to insure that all residents are receiving care and treatment in
accordance with their needs as a safe discharge is arranged.
D. A facility shall be open to inspection by the Department to follow up on the findings identified in the accreditation report of the Joint Commission.
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