Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Part 1
Subtitle 07 - HOSPITALS
Chapter 10.07.16 - Limited Private Inpatient Facilities
Section 10.07.16.09 - Complaint Investigations
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 10.07.16.09
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
A. To resolve expeditiously a complaint that alleges the existence of any non-life-threatening deficiency:
(1) The
Department shall refer the complaint directly to the facility; and
(2) The facility shall:
(a) Conduct an internal investigation into
the complaint; and
(b) Submit the
investigation and supportive evidence to the Department within 30 days of the
receipt of the complaint.
B. If the Department determines that the facility has not satisfactorily addressed the referred complaint or if the complaint alleges the existence of a serious or life-threatening deficiency, the Department shall conduct an independent investigation using the standards:
(1) Of the Joint Commission; or
(2) Adopted by the Secretary under this
subtitle.
C. Issues relating to the practice of medicine or the licensure or conduct of a health professional shall be referred to the:
(1)
Facility; and
(2) Appropriate
licensure board for resolution.
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