Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 30 - MARYLAND INSTITUTE FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES SYSTEMS (MIEMSS)
Subtitle 08 - DESIGNATION OF TRAUMA AND SPECIALTY REFERRAL CENTERS
Chapter 30.08.10 - Neurotrauma Center Standards
Section 30.08.10.08 - Inpatient Acute Care Rehabilitation Program

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 30.08.10.08

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

A neurotrauma center shall:

A. Have a rehabilitation program that is designed for neurotrauma patients and directed by a board-certified physiatrist;

B. Meet rehabilitation requirements as follows:

(1) Rehabilitation services staffed by personnel trained in rehabilitative care and properly equipped for acute care of the traumatic brain injured or spinal cord injured patient; and

(2) Rehabilitation consultation services, appropriately licensed or registered in their specific disciplines (that is, occupational therapy, speech therapy, physical therapy, and social services), available in the critical care phase as needed;

C. Provide therapists with regular supervision from individuals with at least 1 year of experience with the neuro injury for which the patient is being treated (that is, brain injury or spinal cord injury);

D. Have an orientation program that documents therapists competencies specific to the treatment of acute neurologic injuries and require that each newly hired therapist complete the orientation program before assuming independent practice in the center; and

E. Promote specialty certification for therapists working in the neurotrauma rehabilitation program.

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