Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 30 - MARYLAND INSTITUTE FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES SYSTEMS (MIEMSS)
Subtitle 08 - DESIGNATION OF TRAUMA AND SPECIALTY REFERRAL CENTERS
Chapter 30.08.06 - Adult and Pediatric Burn Center Standards
Section 30.08.06.08 - Rehabilitation Personnel

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 30.08.06.08

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024

A burn center shall:

A. Have a rehabilitation program, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, that is designed for the burn patient and identifies specific goals;

B. Require therapists to be appropriately licensed or registered in their specific disciplines;

C. Base staffing upon both inpatient and outpatient activity with at least one full-time equivalent (FTE) burn therapist for the burn unit;

D. Assign a therapist to the burn center for both inpatients and outpatients, either:

(1) Permanently; or

(2) On a rotating basis for at least 1 year;

E. Provide therapists with regular supervision from individuals with at least 1 year of experience in the treatment of burn patients;

F. Provide a competency-based burn therapy orientation program for all new therapists assigned to the burn unit; and

G. Provide burn unit therapists with a minimum of two burn-related continuing education opportunities annually.

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