Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 30 - MARYLAND INSTITUTE FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES SYSTEMS (MIEMSS)
Subtitle 08 - DESIGNATION OF TRAUMA AND SPECIALTY REFERRAL CENTERS
Chapter 30.08.07 - Specialty Referral Center Designation Criteria
Section 30.08.07.05 - Patient Volume
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 30.08.07.05
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
A. When considering an applicant hospital, MIEMSS shall take into account the number and distribution of specialty referral centers that will allow designated or contract specialty referral centers to:
(1) Minimize duplication of services;
(2) Achieve and sustain the volumes necessary for:
(a) Optimal outcome,
(b) Cost efficiency,
(c) Maintenance of expertise,
(d) Quality care,
(e) Research, and
(f) Physician and nurse education; and
(3) Minimize the potential adverse effect on quality of care that may result if patient volumes are reduced,
B. Volume criteria will be evaluated for each specialty referral center based on the:
(1) Projected number of patients who would require access to that specialty referral center; and
(2) Number of physicians who would provide medical care for that population.
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