Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Part 2
Subtitle 09 - MEDICAL CARE PROGRAMS
Chapter 10.09.01 - Advanced Practice Nurse Services
Section 10.09.01.01 - Definitions
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 10.09.01.01
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) "Advanced practice nurse" means a:
(a) Certified nurse practitioner;
(b) Certified nurse midwife; or
(c) Certified registered nurse
anesthetist.
(2) "Board"
means the Maryland State Board of Nursing.
(3) "Certified nurse midwife (CNM)" means a
registered nurse who is:
(a) Certified by the
Board to practice nurse midwifery under COMAR 10.27.05;
(b) Certified by the American College of
Nurse-Midwives; or
(c) Certified by
the American Midwifery Certification Board.
(4) "Certified nurse practitioner" means:
(a) A registered nurse who, by reason of
certification under COMAR 10.27.07, may practice in Maryland as a nurse
practitioner under the terms of that chapter; or
(b) If out-of-State, a registered nurse who
qualifies as a nurse practitioner in the state in which services are
provided.
(5) "Certified
registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA)" means a registered nurse who is certified
to practice nurse anesthesia by the Board under COMAR 10.27.06.
(6) "Department" means the Department of
Health and Mental Hygiene, as defined in COMAR 10.09.36.01.
(7) 'Medicare" means the insurance program
administered by the federal government under Title XVIII of the Social Security
Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1395 et seq.
(8) "Participant" means an individual who is
certified as eligible for and is receiving Medical Assistance
benefits.
(9) "Physician" means an
individual who meets the licensure requirements and conditions of participation
of COMAR 10.09.02.
(10) "Program"
means the Maryland Medical Assistance Program.
(11) "Provider" means an advanced practice
nurse who, through appropriate agreement with the Department, has been
identified as a Program provider by the issuance of a provider
number.
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