Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Part 3
Subtitle 11 - MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH
Chapter 10.11.06 - Morbidity, Mortality, and Quality Review Committee - Pregnancy and Childhood
Section 10.11.06.06 - Committee Duties
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 10.11.06.06
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
A. To achieve its purpose, the Committee shall:
(1) Provide
consultation to FIMR teams and other MMQR teams;
(2) Conduct confidential and anonymous case
reviews of morbidity and mortality associated with pregnancy, childbirth,
infancy, and early childhood;
(3)
Undertake annual statistical analysis of the incidence and cause of morbidity
and mortality related to pregnancy, childbirth, infancy, and early
childhood;
(4) Monitor hospital compliance with the Maryland
Perinatal System Standards by:
(a) Reviewing
documents requested of the hospital in writing or by conducting on-site
reviews, or by both; and
(b) Making
recommendations to improve or facilitate compliance; and
(5)
Determine factors contributing to morbidity and mortality, and make
recommendations for strategies to prevent and reduce morbidity and mortality
related to pregnancy, childbirth, infancy, and early childhood throughout the
State, including recommendations for changes to law, policy, or practice to
prevent and reduce morbidity and mortality and improve the system of care
B. The Committee may:
(1) Evaluate the continued effectiveness and
efficiency of the Statewide morbidity, mortality, and quality review process
associated with pregnancy, childbirth, infancy, and early childhood and make or
recommend appropriate changes as necessary;
(2) Establish special panels or ad hoc
subcommittees of the Committee as necessary to carry out the duties of the
Committee;
(3) Analyze data and
review reports or other information from:
(a)
FIMR teams;
(b) Other MMQR teams;
or
(c) Other entities which are
established for the purpose of addressing an aspect of morbidity, mortality, or
quality reviews associated with pregnancy, childbirth, infancy, or early
childhood;
(4) Develop
protocols for data collection regarding morbidity and mortality related to
pregnancy, childbirth, infancy, and early childhood;
(5) Examine the policies and procedures of
State and local agencies, hospitals, and other entities that participate in the
system of care;
(6) Review specific
cases regarding pregnancy, childbirth, infancy, or early childhood that the
Committee considers necessary to perform its duties; and
(7) Coordinate its activities with other
State agencies in order to avoid unnecessary duplication of effort.
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