Md. Code Regs. 10.07.16.08 - Inspections
A. A facility shall
be open to inspection by the Department at all times for the purpose of quality
oversight and investigation of complaints or incidents.
B. The facility's administrative and medical
records shall be available for review and for copying by the
Department.
C. New Facilities.
(1) A facility that is issued a provisional
license shall be subject to inspections by the Department every 6 months and at
any other time to determine compliance with:
(a) This chapter; and
(b) The Standards for Behavioral Health
Care.
(2) If the
facility has not attained accreditation by the Joint Commission within 1 year
after beginning operations or has had its application for accreditation
rejected, the facility shall:
(a) Cease
operations; and
(b) Be subject to
inspection to insure that all residents are receiving care and treatment in
accordance with their needs as a safe discharge is arranged.
D. A facility shall be
open to inspection by the Department to follow up on the findings identified in
the accreditation report of the Joint Commission.
Notes
Regulations .08 adopted effective June 2, 1986 (13:11 Md. R. 1273)
Regulation .08C adopted effective December 29, 1986 (13:26 Md. R. 2807)
Regulations .08 recodified to Regulations .11 effective February 22, 1988 (15:4 Md. R. 473)
Regulations .08 adopted effective February 22, 1988 (15:4 Md. R. 473)
Regulations .08 repealed and new Regulations .08 adopted effective August 1, 1994 (21:15 Md. R. 1304)
Regulation .08 adopted effective 42:24 Md. R. 1504,eff.
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