Provider Resources
MDS 3.0 Helpdesk and Automation Coordinator: Mary Tarenyika: (410) 402-8024
MDS 3.0 Manual Individual Correction/Deletion Requests
The MDS 3.0 Manual Individual Correction/Deletion Request Forms will now be filled out and submitted electronically in
iQIES.
Providers will need to complete and submit the form for approval in
iQIES. State Agency Assessment Coordinators or CMS staff will review and approve the deletion request in
iQIES. Once the record is removed from the
iQIES database, the status of request will be marked as complete.
*PLEASE NOTE* this action permanently removes the assessment from the
iQIES database and cannot be reversed.
Facility Reported Incidents
*PLEASE NOTE*: The Facility Reported Incident Follow-up Investigation Report has been updated. Use the link below for the updated version of the report.
The Nursing Home Self-Report Form was created for use by facilities to self-report alleged violations of neglect and abuse, including injuries of unknown source and misappropriation of resident property and funds.
Reporting an Involuntary Discharge
*PLEASE NOTE* the mandatory form to report an involuntary discharge has been updated as of October 1, 2026. Use the link below to complete the updated notice.
The Involuntary Discharge Notice is for facilities to report notice of involuntary discharge.
To submit a notice of involuntary discharge, complete the Involuntary Discharge Notice and upload it using the Involuntary Discharge Form.
Once the notice is received, you will receive a confirmation email. If at any time, the facility is required to issue a new or revised report, the updated notice must be submitted to OHCQ.
Forms
Nursing Home Emergency Plans: This template assists nursing homes in complying with COMAR 10.07.02.24. This sample template is not meant to exclude other formats as long as the facility's plan includes all of the required elements.
Resident Abuse and Complaint Posters
The OHCQ Resident Abuse and Complaint Posters are available for download below for nursing homes (Health-Gen. § 19-347). These posters have been approved for use in your facility. It is recommended that posters are printed in color on 8.5' x 11' size paper. Posters should be displayed in areas visible to all facility residents, staff, and visitors.
Links to Resources
Links to Websites
Contact OHCQ
Contact the Long Term Care Team
File an Long Term Care Complaint
Phone: (410) 402-8201 | (877) 402-8219 | TTY (800) 735-2258
Fax: (410) 402-8234
Dawn Zulauf, Program Manager
Heather Reed, Deputy Director
