Maryland Department of Health
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MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

 

ACUPUNCTURE, BOARD OF

 

Contact:  Tiffany L. Smith-Williams​​   Phone:  (410) 764-4766​​   Email:  tiffany.smith-williams@maryland.gov​

 
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26ACUPUNCTURE BOARD10.26.01Fee Schedule
10.26.04Rules of Procedure for Board Hearings
10.26.02General Regulations
10.26.05Compelling Purpose Disclosure
10.26.03Code of Ethics
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ANATOMY BOARD

 

Contact:  Ronn Wade Phone:  (410) 706-3313    Email:  rwade@som.umaryland.edu

 
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49STATE ANATOMY BOARD10.49.01Fees
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ATTORNEY GENERAL, OFFICE OF

 

Contact:  Kathleen Ellis   Phone:  (410) 767-1867   Email:  kathleen.ellis@maryland.gov

 
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10.01.03Procedures for Hearings Before the Maryland Secretary of Health
10.01.14Open Meetings - Attendance and Recording, Photographing, and Broadcasting of Sessions
01PROCEDURES10.01.02Procedures for Public Hearings
10.01.12Declaratory Ruling
10.01.13Procedures for Interagency Coordination for Licensing Residential Child Care Facilities
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                                    AUDIOLOGISTS, HEARING AID DISPENSERS AND 

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS, BOARD OF (AUD/HAD/S-LP)

 

Contact:  Keena Stephenson  Phone:  (410) 764-4723   Email:  keena.stephenson1@maryland.gov​​

 
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10.41.06Telehealth Communication
10.41.03Licensure and Continuing Education
10.41.02Code of Ethics
10.41.07Cerumen Management
10.41.10Compelling Purpose Disclosure
10.41.05Masters Degree Equivalency - Repealed
10.41.04Rules and Procedure for Board Hearings
10.41.08Hearing Aid Dispensers
10.41.09Civil Penalities
10.41.11Speech-Language Pathology Assistants
10.41.12Supervision of Students
41BOARD OF AUD/HAD/S-LP10.41.01Collection of Fees
10.41.13Sanctioning Guidelines
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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (BHA)

 

Contact:  Lisa Fassett   Phone:  (410) 402-8449   Email:  lisa.fassett1@maryland.gov

 
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01PROCEDURES10.01.10Payment for Off-Grounds Medical Services
10.01.18Sexual Abuse Awareness and Prevention Training
21MENTAL HYGIENE REGULATIONS10.21.01Involuntary Admission to Inpatient Mental Health Facilities
10.21.02Psychiatric Day Treatment Services
10.21.03Requirements for Individual Treatment Plans
10.21.04Community Mental Health Programs—Group Homes for Adults with Mental Illness
10.21.05Aftercare Plans
10.21.06Admission to Regional Institutes for Children and Adolescents
10.21.07Therapeutic Group Homes
10.21.08Services for Mentally Ill Hearing Impaired Patients in Facilities
10.21.09Patients’ Rights to Visitors
10.21.10Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) Demonstration Waiver Providers
10.21.11Purchase of Residential Therapeutic Care for Children
10.21.12Use of Quiet Room and Use of Restraint
10.21.13Use of Quiet Room and Use of Seclusion
10.21.14Resident Grievance System
10.21.15Petition for Emergency Evaluation — Payment for Services
10.21.16Community Mental Health Programs — Application, Approval, and Disciplinary Processes
10.21.17Community Mental Health Programs— Definitions and Administrative Requirements
10.21.18Community Mental Health Programs — Therapeutic Nursery Programs
10.21.19Community Mental Health Programs — Mobile Treatment Services
10.21.20Community Mental Health Programs — Outpatient Mental Health Centers
10.21.21Community Mental Health Programs — Psychiatric Rehabilitation Programs for Adults
10.21.22Community Mental Health Program — Residential Rehabilitation Programs
10.21.23Community-Based Fund
10.21.24Interagency Discharge Planning for Hospitalized Children and Adolescents
10.21.25Fee Schedule — Mental Health Services — Community-Based Programs and Individual Practitioners
10.21.26Community Mental Health Programs — Residential Crisis Services
10.21.27Community Mental Health Programs — Respite Care Services
10.21.28Community Mental Health Programs — Mental Health Vocational Programs (MHVP)
10.21.29Community Mental Health Programs — Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services for Minors
10.21.30Telemental Health Services
47ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE ADMINISTRATION 10.47.01Requirements
10.47.02Specific Program Requirements
10.47.03Specific Program Requirements for Correctional Levels of Care
10.47.04Certification Requirements
10.47.05Education Programs
10.47.06Substance Abuse Treatment Outcomes Partnerships — (S.T.O.P.) Fund 
10.47.07Prescription Drug Monitoring Program
10.47.08Overdose Response Program
63COMMUNITY-BASED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES10.63.01Requirements for All Licensed Programs
10.63.02Programs Required to be Accredited in Order to be Licensed to Provide Community-Based Behavioral Health
10.63.03Descriptions and Criteria for Programs and Services Required to Have an Accreditation-Based License
10.63.04Additional Requirements for Accreditation-Based Licenses for Specific Residential Community-Based Behavioral Health Services
10.63.05Descriptions and Criteria for Programs Requiring a Non-Accreditation-Based License
10.63.06Application and Licensure Process 
10.63.07Outpatient Civil Commitment (OCC) Pilot Program
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BOARD OF REVIEW - REPEALED

 

Contact:  Carlita Lindsey   Phone:  (410) 767-6504   Email:  carlita.lindsey@maryland.gov

 
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01PROCEDURES10.01.05Board of Review Procedures-Repealed
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BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS (GENERAL)

 

Contact:  Lillian Reese   Phone:  (410) 764-5978   Email:  Lillian.reese@maryland.gov 

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10.31.02Tax Compliance Regulations
31HEALTH OCCUPATION BOARDS10.31.01Code of Conduct for Board Members and Investigators
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CAPITAL PLANNING, BUDGETING AND ENGINEERING SERVICES, OFFICE OF

 

Contact:  Atif Chaudhry   Phone:  (410) 767-6821   Email:  atif.chaudhry@maryland.gov

 
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10.08.02Construction Funds For Public and Nonprofit Community Mental Health, Addiction, and Developmental Disabilities Facilities
10.08.05Construction Funds for Federally Qualified Health Centers
10.08.03Construction Funds for Public and Nonprofit Adult Day Care Centers
10.08.04Construction Funds for Public and Nonprofit Assisted Living Facilities
08HEALTH FACILITIES GRANTS10.08.01Construction Funds For Public and Nonprofit Nursing Homes
10.08.06Construction Funds for Conversion of Nursing Facilities
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CENTRAL SERVICES DIVISION

 

Contact:  Walter Zerrlaut   Phone:  (410) 767-3598   Email:  walter.zerrlaut@maryland.gov

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01PROCEDURES10.01.08Procedures for Access to Records
10.01.11Correction or Amendment of Public Records
10.01.16Retention and Disposal of Medical Records and Protected Health Information
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CERTIFICATION OF RESIDENTIAL CHILD CARE PROGRAM ADMINISTRATORS, BOARD OF

Contact:  Darlene Ham   Phone:  (410) 764-5996   Email:  Darlene.ham1@maryland.gov

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57RESIDENTIAL CHILD CARE PROGRAM10.57.01Definitions
10.57.02Certification — Residential Child Care Program Administrators
10.57.03Certification — Residential Child and Youth Care Practitioners
10.57.04Continuing Education
10.57.05Code of Ethics
10.57.06Hearing Procedures
10.57.07Fees
10.57.08Compelling Purpose Disclosure
10.57.09Tax Compliance Regulations
10.57.10Disciplinary Sanctions and Monetary Penalties
 
 

CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER, OFFICE OF THE

Contact:  Pamela E. Southall, M.D.   Phone:  (410) 333-1167   Email:  southallp@ocmemd.org

 

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10.35.02Testing Blood and Breath for Alcohol
35POSTMORTEM EXAMINERS COMMISSION10.35.01Medical Examiners Cases

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CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, BOARD OF

Contact:  Sharon J. Oliver   Phone:  (410) 764-5985   Email:  Sharon.oliver@maryland.gov 

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43BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS10.43.01General Regulations
10.43.02Rules and Procedure for Board Hearings
10.43.03Advertising
10.43.04Licensure by Credentials for Chiropractors
10.43.05Chiropractic Externship Program
10.43.06Fees
10.43.07Chiropractic Assistants
10.43.08Licensure and Registration Examination ― Special Needs Applicants
10.43.09Monetary Penalties
10.43.10Continuing Education Requirements
10.43.11Licensure Examination
10.43.12Procedures for Clinical Demonstrations in Public Places
10.43.13Code of Ethics
10.43.14Record Keeping
10.43.15Sanctioning Guidelines
10.43.16Dry Needling

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CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF  

Contact:  Sandra Yankosky   Phone:  (410) 764-5916   Email:  sandra.yankosky@maryland.gov

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19DANGEROUS DEVICES AND SUBSTANCES10.19.03Controlled Dangerous Substances
13DRUGS10.13.12Impoundment and Disposal of Drugs and Prescription Records

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DENTAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF

Contact:  Murray Sherman   Phone:  (410) 402-8530   Email:  murray.sherman@maryland.gov

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44BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS10.44.01Dental Assistants
10.44.02Licensure of Graduates of Foreign Dental Schools
10.44.03The Conduct of Experimental Programs in Dental Schools of Colleges in the State, Which Use Dental Assistants, Dental Hygienists, or Both, in the Training of Students Enrolled in the Dental School or College
10.44.04Practice of Dental Hygiene
10.44.05Licensure for Dentists Licensed in Another State
10.44.06Advertising
10.44.07Rules of Procedure for the Disciplinary Process
10.44.08Civil Penalties
10.44.09Licensure for Dental Hygienists Licensed in Another State
10.44.10Renewal and Reinstatement of Licenses
10.44.11Inactive Licenses
10.44.12Anesthesia and Sedation
10.44.13Radiographic Protection
10.44.14Approved Specialty Fields and Qualifications for Identification as a Specialist
10.44.15Dentists and Dental Hygienists — Licensure by Examination
10.44.16Petition for Declaratory Ruling
10.44.17Temporary License to Practice Dental Hygiene
10.44.18Parenteral Sedation ― Repealed
10.44.19Dental Radiation Technologist
10.44.20Fees
10.44.21Practice of Dental Hygiene Under General Supervision in a Facility or Long-term Care Facility
10.44.22Continuing Education
10.44.23Unprofessional Conduct
10.44.24Retired Volunteer Licenses
10.44.25Compelling Public Purpose
10.44.26Volunteer Licenses
10.44.27Dental Hygiene Practice - General Supervision - Private Office
10.44.28Teachers' Licenses for Graduates of United States or Canadian Dental Schools and Schools of Dental Hygiene
10.44.29Nominations and Balloting for Appointments to Board of Dental Examiners
10.44.30Record Keeping
10.44.31Sanctioning Guidelines
10.44.32General Competency Requirements
10.44.33Temporary Licenses for Volunteer Dentists and Dental Hygienists and Temporary Dental Clinic Permits
10.44.34Vacant
10.44.35Limited Dental Drug Dispensing Permits

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DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ADMINISTRATION 

Contact:  Renae Long   Phone:  (410) 234-8246   Email:  renae.long@maryland.gov

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04FISCAL10.04.05Community Residential Services - Repealed
22DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES10.22.01Definitions
10.22.02Administrative Requirements for Licenses
10.22.03 Procedures for License Denials and Disciplinary Sanctions
10.22.04Values, Outcomes, and Fundamental Rights
10.22.05The Individual Plan
10.22.06Family and Individual Support Services (FISS) Program Service Plan
10.22.07Vocational and Day Services Program Service Plan
10.22.08Community Residential Services Program Service Plan
10.22.09 Resource Coordination Program Service Plan
10.22.10Behavioral Support Services Program Service Plan
10.22.11Respite Services in the State Residential Center (SRC)
10.22.12 Eligibility for and Access to Community Services for Individuals with Developmental Disability
10.22.13 Admission of Individuals to State Residential Facilities Under the Jurisdiction of the Developmental Disabilities Administration
10.22.14Low Intensity Support Services (LISS) Program
10.22.15Waiting List Equity Fund
10.22.16Informal Hearings Under the Maryland Developmental Disabilities  Law
10.22.17Fee Payment System for Licensed Residential and Day Programs
10.22.18Community Supported Living Arrangements Payment System
10.22.19Special Programs
10.22.20 Organized Health Care Delivery Systems

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DIETETIC PRACTICE, BOARD OF

Contact:  Marie Savage   Phone:  (410) 764-4741   Email:  marie.savage@maryland.gov

 

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10.56.08Tax Compliance Regulations
10.56.09Disciplinary Sanctions and Monetary Penalties
10.56.06Compelling Purpose Disclosure
10.56.04Hearing Procedures
10.56.02Fees
10.56.03Code for Ethical Practices
10.56.07Advertising
10.56.05Continuing Education
56BOARD OF DIETETIC PRACTICE10.56.01Licensure
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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALISTS, BOARD OF

Contact:  James Merrow   Phone:  (410) 764-4722   Email:  james.merrow@maryland.gov

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60BOARD OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALISTS10.60.01General Regulations
10.60.03Continuing Education
10.60.06Fee Schedule
10.60.05Code of Ethics
10.60.07Compelling Public Purpose Disclosure
10.60.04Rules of Procedure for Board Hearings
10.60.02Licensing Procedures

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FISCAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

Contact:  Irma Bevans   Phone:  (410) 767-5821   Email:  irma.bevans@maryland.gov

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04FISCAL10.04.04Human Services Agreement Manual
10.04.06Late Payments — Repealed

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HEALTH CARE QUALITY, OFFICE OF

Contact:  Matthew Weiss   Phone:  (410) 402-8140   Email:  matthewe.weiss@maryland.gov

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01PROCEDURES10.01.21Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (MOLST) Form — Procedures and Requirements
05FREESTANDING AMBULATORY CARE FACILITIES10.05.01General Requirements
10.05.02Freestanding Birthing Centers
10.05.03Freestanding Major Medical Equipment Facilities
10.05.04Freestanding Kidney Dialysis Centers
10.05.05Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical Facilities
07HOSPITALS10.07.01Acute General Hospitals and Special Hospitals
10.07.02Nursing Homes
10.07.03Health Care Staff Agencies
10.07.04Residential Treatment Centers for Emotionally Disturbed Children and Adolescents
10.07.05Residential Service Agencies
10.07.06Hospital Patient Safety Program
10.07.07Nursing Referral Service Agencies
10.07.08Freestanding Medical Facilities
10.07.09Residents' Bill of Rights: Comprehensive Care Facilities and Extended Care Facilities
10.07.10Home Health Agencies
10.07.11Health Maintenance Organizations
10.07.12Health Care Facilities Within Correctional Institutions
10.07.13Forensic Residential Centers (FRCs)
10.07.14Assisted Living Programs
10.07.15Application for Hospitals and Related Institutions
10.07.16Limited Private Inpatient Facilities
10.07.17Limited Service Hospital
10.07.18Comprehensive Rehabilitation Facilities
10.07.19Private Review Agents — Transferred to COMAR 31.10.21
10.07.20Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities or Persons with Related Conditions (ICF/IID)
10.07.21Hospice Care Programs
10.07.22Hospice Care Programs: Hospice House Requirements
10LABORATORIES10.10.10Job-Related Alcohol and Controlled Dangerous Substances Testing
12ADULT HEALTH10.12.01Surgical Abortion Facilities
10.12.03Cosmetic Surgical Facilities
10.12.04Day Care for the Elderly and Adults with a Medical Disability
23ADVANCED DIRECTIVE REGISTRY10.23.01Advance Directve Registry
50TISSUE BANKS10.50.01Tissue Banks
51FORENSIC LABORATORIES10.51.01General
10.51.02Responsibilities, Accreditations, and Audits
10.51.03Licenses
10.51.04Proficiency Testing
10.51.05Quality Assurance
10.51.06Employees
10.51.07Sanctions

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HEALTH SERVICES COST REVIEW COMMISSION

Contact:  Diana Kemp  Phone:  (410) 764-2576   Email:  diana.kemp@maryland.gov

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37HEALTH SERVICES COST REVIEW COMMISSION10.37.01Uniform Accounting and Reporting System for Hospitals and Related Institutions
10.37.02Standards of Rate Review
10.37.03Types and Classes of Charges Which Cannot Be Changed Without Prior Commission Approval
10.37.04Submission of Hospital Outpatient Data Set to the Commission
10.37.05The Accounting and Budget Manual for Fiscal and Operating Management ― Repealed
10.37.06Submission of Hospital Discharge Data Set to the Commission
10.37.07Health Information Exchange Data
10.37.08Conduct of Public Meetings
10.37.09Fee Assessment for Financing Hospital Uncompensated Care
10.37.10Rate Application and Approval Procedures
10.37.11Rules of Procedures: Related Institutions
10.37.12Cross-Subsidization

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INSPECTOR GENERAL, OFFICE OF

Contact:  Susan Steinberg   Phone:  (410) 767- 6039        Email: susan.steinberg@maryland.gov

 

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04FISCAL10.04.03Standards for Audits of Grants and Contracts with Providers and Local Health Departments
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KIDNEY DISEASE, MARYLAND COMMISSION ON

Contact:  Eva Schwartz   Phone:  (410) 764-4784   Email:  eva.schwartz@maryland.gov

 

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30MARYLAND COMMISSION ON KIDNEY DISEASE10.30.01General Regulations
10.30.02Physical and Medical Standards
10.30.03Transmissable Diseases
10.30.04Dialyzer Reuse and Water Standards
10.30.05Fee Schedule
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LABORATORIES ADMINISTRATION

Labs Contact:  Renee Scurry   Phone:  (443) 681-3805   Email:  renee.scurry@maryland.gov

OHCQ Contact:  Matthew Weiss   Phone:  (410) 402-8140   Email:  matthewe.weiss@maryland.gov

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10LABORATORIES (*denotes enforcement by OHCQ)*10.10.01General
*10.10.02Medical Laboratories-General
*10.10.03Medical Laboratories-Licenses
*10.10.04Medical Laboratories
*10.10.05Medical Laboratories-Proficiency Testing
*10.10.06Medical Laboratories-Quality Assurance
*10.10.07Medical Laboratories-Personnel
*10.10.08Medical Laboratories-Sanctions
*10.10.12Medical Laboratories-Public Health HIV Testing Programs
10.10.09Law Enforcement Laboratories - Personnel Certification and Approval of Laboratory Procedures
10.10.11Biological Agents Registry Program
10.10.13Medical Laboratories—Testing for Hereditary and Congenital Disorders in Newborn Infants
13DRUGS10.13.11Sale of Drugs by Vending Machine

MARYLAND COMMUNITY HEALTH RESOURCES COMMISSION 

Contact:  Mark Luckner   Phone:  (410) 260-7046   Email:  mark.luckner@maryland.gov

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45MARYLAND COMMUNITY HEALTH RESOURCES COMMISSION10.45.01Purpose and Definitions
10.45.02Officers and Staff
10.45.03Committees
10.45.04Meetings
10.45.05Community Health Resources
10.45.06Community Health Resources Grants
10.45.07Selection Criteria and Funding Priorities
10.45.08Selection Process
10.45.09Emergency Grant Funding

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MARYLANDHEALTH CARE COMMISSION (MHCC)

Contact:  Megan Renfrew   Phone:  (410) 764-3483   Email:  megan.renfrew@maryland.gov

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24MHCC10.24.01Certificate of Need for Health Care Facilities
10.24.02Data Reporting by Hospitals
10.24.03Maryland Long-Term Care Survey
10.24.04Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical Facilities Survey
10.24.05Continuation of Authority to Provide Non-Primary PCI Through Participation in the Follow-On C-PORT E Registry
10.24.06Data Reporting by Freestanding Medical Facilities
10.24.07State Health Plan for Facilities and Services: Residential Treatment Centers
10.24.08State Health Plan for Facilities and Services: Special Hospital — Chronic Services
10.24.09State Health Plan for Facilities and Services: Specialized Health Care Services - Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Services
10.24.10State Health Plan For Facilities and Services: Acute Care Hospital Services
10.24.11State Health Plan for Facilities and Services: General Surgical Services
10.24.12State Health Plan for Facilities and Services: Acute Hospital Inpatient Obstetric Services
10.24.13State Health Plan for Facilities and Services: Hospice Services
10.24.14State Health Plan for Facilities and Services: Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Intermediate Care Facility Treatment Services
10.24.15State Health Plan for Facilities and Services: Specialized Health Care Services - Organ Transplant Services
10.24.16State Health Plan for Facilities and Services: Home Health Agency Services
10.24.17State Health Plan for Facilities and Services: Specialized Health Care Services—Cardiac Surgery & Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Services
10.24.18State Health Plan for Facilities and Services: Specialized Health Care Services - Neonatal Intensive Care Services
10.24.19State Health Plan for Facilities and Services: Freestanding Medical Facilities
10.24.20State Health Plan for Facilities and Services: Comprehensive Care Facility Services
10.24.21State Health Plan for Facilities and Services: Acute Psychiatric Services
25MHCC10.25.01Small Employer Health Benefit Plan Premium Subsidy Program
10.25.02User Fee Assessment on Health Care Practitioners
10.25.03User Fee Assessment on Payers, Hospitals, and Nursing Homes
10.25.04Hospital Quality and Performance Evaluation System
10.25.05Small Group Market Data Collection
10.25.06Maryland Medical Care Data Base and Data Collection
10.25.07Certification of Electronic Health Networks and Medical Care Electronic Claims Clearinghouses
10.25.08Evaluation of Quality and Performance of Health Benefit Plans
10.25.09Requirements for Payers to Designate Electronic Health Networks
10.25.10Maryland Trauma Physician Services Fund
10.25.11Institutional Review Board
10.25.12Imposition of Fines
10.25.13Health Information Technology Funding Applications
10.25.14Health Care Data Collection from Maryland Health Care Practitioners
10.25.15Management Service Organization State Designation
10.25.16Electronic Health Record Incentives
10.25.17Benchmarks for Preauthorization of Health Care Services
10.25.18Health Information Exchanges: Privacy and Security of Protected Health Information
10.25.19State Recognition of an Electronic Advance Directive Service

MASSAGE THERAPY EXAMINERS, BOARD OF 

Contact:  Sharon J. Oliver   Phone:  (410) 764-5985   Email:  Sharon.oliver@maryland.gov

 

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10.65.07Fees
65BOARD OF MASSAGE THERAPY EXAMINERS10.65.01General Regulations
10.65.08Licensure and Registration Examination - Special Needs Applicants
10.65.05Continuing Education Requirements
10.65.06Record Keeping
10.65.04Advertising
10.65.03Code of Ethics
10.65.02Rules of Procedures for Board Hearings
10.65.09Sanctioning Guidelines

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MEDICAL CANNABIS COMMISSION, NATALIE  LAPRADE

 ​Contact: William Tilburg  Phone: (410) 487-8090   Email: william.tilburg@maryland.gov
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62NATALIE LAPRADE MEDICAL CANNABIS COMMISSION10.62.01Definitions
10.62.02General Regulations
10.62.03Certifying Physicians
10.62.04Patient and Caregiver Registry
10.62.05Written Certifications
10.62.06Patient and Caregiver Identification Cards
10.62.07New Condition Approval Process
10.62.08Medical Cannabis Grower License
10.62.09Medical Cannabis Grower Agent
10.62.10Medical Cannabis Grower Premises
10.62.11Medical Cannabis Growing Controls
10.62.12Inventory Control by Grower
10.62.13Medical Cannabis Shipment Packaging
10.62.14Licensed Grower Dispensary
10.62.15Medical Cannabis Grower Quality Control
10.62.16Independent Testing Laboratory Registration
10.62.17Complaints, Adverse Events, and Recall
10.62.18Shipment of Products Between Licensees
10.62.19Medical Cannabis Processor License
10.62.20Medical Cannabis Processor Agent
10.62.21Medical Cannabis Processor Premises
10.62.22Medical Cannabis Processor Operations
10.62.23Medical Cannabis Concentrates and Medical Cannabis-Infused Products
10.62.24Medical Cannabis Finished Products Packaging
10.62.25Medical Cannabis Dispensary License
10.62.26Registered Dispensary Agent
10.62.27Licensed Dispensary Premises
10.62.28Licensed Dispensary Operations
10.62.29Licensed Dispensary Packaging and Labeling for Distribution
10.62.30Dispensing Medical Cannabis
10.62.31Licensed Dispensary Clinical Director
10.62.32Records
10.62.33Inspection
10.62.34Discipline and Enforcement
10.62.35Fee Schedule
10.62.36Academic Research
10.62.37Edible Cannabis Products
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MEDICAL CARE PROGRAMS

 

Contact:  Alison Donley   Phone:  (410) 767-6541   Email:  alison.donley@maryland.gov

 
 
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01PROCEDURES10.01.04Fair Hearing Appeals Under the Maryland State Medical Assistance Program
10.01.09Procedures for Hearing Before the Hospital Appeal Board and Nursing Home Appeal Board
10.01.20Nursing Facility Quality Assessment
09MEDICAL CARE PROGRAMS10.09.01Advanced Practice Nurse Services
10.09.02Physicians' Services
10.09.03Pharmacy Services
10.09.04Home Health Services
10.09.05Dental Services
10.09.06Adult Residential Substance Use Disorder Services
10.09.07Medical Day Care Services
10.09.08Freestanding Clinics
10.09.09Medical Laboratories
10.09.10Nursing Facility Services
10.09.11Maryland Children's Health Program
10.09.12Disposable Medical Supplies and Durable Medical Equipment
10.09.13Ambulance and Wheelchair Van Services
10.09.14Vision Care Services
10.09.15Podiatry Services
10.09.16Establishment, Operation, and Authority for Health Maintenance Organizations - Medical Assistance-Repealed
10.09.17Physical Therapy Services
10.09.18Oxygen and Related Respiratory Equipment Services
10.09.19Transportation Grants
10.09.20Community Personal Assistance Services
10.09.21Pharmacists
10.09.22Free-Standing Dialysis Facility Services
10.09.23Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) Services
10.09.24Medical Assistance Eligibility
10.09.25Transportation Services Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
10.09.26Community Based Services for Developmentally Disabled Individuals Pursuant to a 1915(c) Waiver
10.09.27Home Care for Disabled Children Under a Model Waiver
10.09.28Applied Behavior Analysis Services
10.09.29Residential Treatment Center Services
10.09.30Statewide Evaluation and Planning Services
10.09.31Emergency Service Transporters
10.09.32Targeted Case Management for HIV-Infected Individuals
10.09.33Health Homes
10.09.34Therapeutic Behavioral Services
10.09.35Hospice Care
10.09.36General Medical Assistance Provider Participation Criteria
10.09.37Family Planning Program Eligibility
10.09.38Healthy Start Program
10.09.39Nurse Anesthetist Services - Repealed
10.09.40Early Intervention Services Case Management
10.09.41Employed Individuals with Disabilities
10.09.42Free-Standing Medicare-Certified Ambulatory Surgical Centers
10.09.43Maryland Children's Health Program (MCHP) Premium
10.09.44Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
10.09.45Mental Health Case Management: Care Coordination for Adults
10.09.46Home and Community-Based Services Waiver for Individuals with Brain Injury
10.09.47Disproportionate Share Hospitals
10.09.48Targeted Case Management for People with Developmental Disabilities
10.09.49Telehealth Services
10.09.50EPSDT School Health-Related Services or Health-Related Early Intervention Services
10.09.51Audiology Services
10.09.52Service Coordination for Children with Disabilities
10.09.53Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment: Nursing Services for Individuals Younger than 21 Years Old
10.09.54Home and Community-Based Options Waiver
10.09.55Physician Assistants
10.09.56Home and Community-Based Services Waiver for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
10.09.57Partially Capitated Programs
10.09.58Family Planning Program
10.09.59Speciality Mental Health Services
10.09.60Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program 
10.09.61Medical Day Care Services Waiver
10.09.62Maryland Medicaid Managed Care Program (MMMCP): Definitions — Transferred to 10.67.01
10.09.63Maryland Medicaid Managed Care Program (MMMCP): Eligibility and Enrollment — Transferred to 10.67.02
10.09.64Maryland Medicaid Managed Care Program (MMMCP): MCO Application — Transferred to 10.67.03
10.09.65Maryland Medicaid Managed Care Program (MMMCP): Managed Care Organizations — Transferred to 10.67.04
10.09.66Maryland Medicaid Managed Care Program (MMMCP): Access — Transferred to 10.67.05
10.09.67Maryland Medicaid Managed Care Program (MMMCP): Benefits  — Transferred to 10.67.06
10.09.68Maryland Medicaid Managed Care Program (MMMCP): Program Integrity — Transferred to 10.67.07
10.09.69Maryland Medicaid Managed Care Program (MMMCP): Rare and Expensive Case Management
10.09.70Maryland Medicaid Managed Care Program (MMMCP): Non-Capitated Covered Services — Transferred to 10.67.08
10.09.71Maryland Medicaid Managed Care Program (MMMCP): MCO Dispute Resolution Procedures — Transferred to 10.67.09
10.09.72Maryland Medicaid Managed Care Program (MMMCP): Departmental Dispute Resolution Procedures -Repealed
10.09.73Maryland Medicaid Managed Care Program (MMMCP): Sanctions — Transferred to 10.67.10
10.09.74Maryland Medicaid Managed Care Program (MMMCP): Contribution to Graduate Medical Education Costs — Transferred to 10.67.11
10.09.75Maryland Medicaid Managed Care Program (MMMCP): Corrective Managed Care — Transferred to 10.67.12
10.09.76School-Based Health Centers
10.09.77Urgent Care Centers
10.09.78Establishment, Operation, and Authority for Making Capitated Payments for Dual Eligibles Enrolled in Medicare Advantage Plans - Repealed
10.09.79Presumptive Eligibility for Correctional Facilities
10.09.80Community-Based Substance Use Disorder Services
10.09.81Increased Community Services (ICS) Program
10.09.82Provider-Based Outpatient Oncology Facilities
10.09.83Third Party Liability
10.09.84Community First Choice
10.09.85Free-Standing Birth Centers
10.09.86Maryland Medicaid Managed Care Program: Independent Review Organization (IRO) — Transferred to 10.67.13
10.09.87Free-Standing Independent Diagnostic Testing Facilities
10.09.88Portable X-ray Providers
10.09.891915(i) Intensive Behavioral Health Services for Children, Youth, and Families
10.09.90Mental Health Case Management: Care Coordination for Children and Youth
10.09.91Hospital Presumptive Eligibility
10.09.92Acute Hospitals
10.09.93Chronic Hospitals
10.09.94Special Pediatric Hospitals
10.09.95Special Psychiatric Hospitals
10.09.96Remote Patient Monitoring
20KIDNEY DISEASE PROGRAM10.20.01General Regulations
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MORTICIANS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS, BOARD OF

 

Contact:  Erika Malone   Phone:  (410) 764-4792   Email:  erika.malone1@maryland.gov​​ ​

 
 
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29BOARD OF MORTICIANS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS10.29.01Hearing Procedures
10.29.02Examination
10.29.03Inspection of Funeral Establishments and Funeral Service Businesses
10.29.04Fee Schedule
10.29.05 Continuing Education
10.29.06Preneed Contract
10.29.07Surviving Spouse
10.29.08Courtesy Card
10.29.09Requirements for Apprenticeship
10.29.10Monetary Penalties
10.29.11Complaint Procedures
10.29.12Advertising
10.29.13Rehabilitation Committee
10.29.14Compelling Purpose Disclosure
10.29.15Family Security Trust Fund
10.29.16Crematories — Definitions
10.29.17Crematories — Permit, Licensing, and Fees
10.29.18Crematories—Inspections, Complaints, Investigations, Grounds for Discipline, and Penalties
10.29.19Crematories — Cremation Procedures
10.29.20Crematories — Code of Ethics
10.29.21Mortuary Transport Services
10.29.22General Regulations
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NURSING, MARYLAND BOARD OF  

Contact:  Karen E. B. Evans​  Phone:  (410) 585-1900   Email:  karene.evans@maryland.gov

 
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27BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF NURSES10.27.01Examination and Licensure
10.27.02Hearing Procedures
10.27.03Nursing Education Programs
10.27.04Methadone Dispensing
10.27.05Practice of Nurse Midwifery
10.27.06Practice of Nurse Anesthetist
10.27.07Practice of the Nurse Practitioner
10.27.08Petition for Declaratory Ruling
10.27.09Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses
10.27.10Standards of Practice for Licensed Practical Nurses
10.27.11Delegation of Nursing Functions
10.27.12Nurse Psychotherapist in Independent Practice (Clinical Nurse Specialist)
10.27.13Rehabilitation Committee
10.27.14Transferred to COMAR 10.07.03
10.27.15Open Meetings - Attendance and Recording, Photographing, and Broadcasting of Sessions
10.27.16Registered Nurse - Worker's Compensation Medical Case Manager
10.27.17Teletherapy
10.27.18Monetary Penalties
10.27.19Code of Ethics
10.27.20Management of Infusion Therapy by the Registered Nurse and the Licensed Practical Nurse
10.27.21Registered Nurse-Forensic Nurse Examiner
10.27.22Multistate Licensure Compact Regulations
10.27.23Code of Conduct of Board Members and Investigators
10.27.24Compelling Purpose Disclosure
10.27.25Cosmetic Procedures
10.27.26Sanctioning Guidelines
10.27.27Practice of Clinical Nurse Specialist
39CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS10.39.01Certification of Nursing Assistants
10.39.02Nursing Assistant Training Programs
10.39.03Certified Medicine Aides
10.39.04Medication Technicians
10.39.05Standards of Practice for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA)
10.39.06Vacant
10.39.07Certified Nursing Assistants / Certified Medication Technicians (CNA/CMT) - Code of Ethics
53BOARD OF NURSING - ELECTROLOGY PRACTICE COMMITTEE10.53.01Definitions
10.53.02Licensure
10.53.03Electrology Examination
10.53.04Continuing Education
10.53.05Standards of Practice and Conduct
10.53.06Electrology Programs
10.53.07Electrologist's Office
10.53.08Instruments and Procedures
10.53.09Sterilization Procedures
10.53.10Advertising
10.53.11Rehabilitation Committee
10.53.12Fees
10.53.13Examination for Special Needs Applicants — Repealed
10.53.14Monetary Penalties — Repealed
64BOARD OF NURSING - LICENSED DIRECT-ENTRY MIDWIVES10.64.01Practice of Licensed Direct-Entry Midwives
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Board of Long-Term Care Administrators​

 Contact:  Linda Burrell-Warr   Phone:  (410) 764-4750   Email:  ​linda.burrell-warr2@maryland.gov​​
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33BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS10.33.01Nursing Home Administrators
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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE, BOARD OF

Contact:  Lauren Murray​​   Phone:  (410) 402-8556   Email:  ​lauren.murray​@maryland.gov
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OPTOMETRY, BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN

Contact:  Gwendolyn A. Joyner   Phone:  (410) 764-5994   Email: gwendolyna.joyner@maryland.gov​

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28BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN OPTOMETRY10.28.01Board Procedures — Repealed
10.28.02Continuing Education Requirements
10.28.03Examination and Licensing of Optometrists
10.28.04Rules of Procedure for Board Hearings
10.28.05Inactive Status and Reinstatement of Expired Licenses
10.28.06Examination of Patients by Optometrists, Maintenance of Records, and Keeping of Certain Instrumentation and Equipment
10.28.07Fee Schedule
10.28.08 Partial Waiver of Examination
10.28.09Advertising
10.28.10Optometrist Accountability
10.28.11Use of Diagnostic Pharmaceutical Agents
10.28.12Therapeutic Pharmaceutical Agents
10.28.13Civil Penalties
10.28.14Code of Conduct
10.28.15Compelling Purpose Disclosure
10.28.16Selling and Dispensing of Contact Lenses
10.28.17Disciplinary Sanctions and Monetary Penalties
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PHARMACY, BOARD OF

Contact:  Deena Speights-Napata  ​phone:  (410) 764-4755​  Email: deena.speights-napata​@maryland.gov

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13DRUGS10.13.08Sale of Needles and Syringes or Other Paraphernalia
34BOARD OF PHARMACY10.34.01Disciplinary Proceedings
10.34.02Examination for Licensure and Professional Experience Programs
10.34.03Institutional Pharmacy
10.34.04Transfer and Outsourcing of Prescriptions and Prescription Orders
10.34.05Pharmacy Security
10.34.06 Reporting Pharmacist's, Pharmacy Intern's, and Pharmacy Technician's Mailing Address and Location of Employment
10.34.07Pharmacy Equipment
10.34.08Information Required on Prescriptions or Patient Drug Profiles
10.34.09Fees
10.34.10Pharmacist, Pharmacy Intern, and Pharmacy Technician Code of  Conduct
10.34.11Disciplinary Sanctions, Monetary Penalties and Civil Fines
10.34.12Removal of Expired Medications
10.34.13Reinstatement of Expired Licenses of Pharmacists
10.34.14Opening and Closing of Pharmacies
10.34.15Licensure by Reciprocity
10.34.16Portable Drug Kits for Licensed Home Health Agencies, Hospices, and  Home Infusion Providers Licensed as Residential Services Agencies
10.34.17Waiver of Full Service Requirements for Recognized Pharmaceutical Specialties
10.34.18Continuing Education for Pharmacists
10.34.19Sterile Pharmaceutical Compounding
10.34.20Format of Prescription Transmission
10.34.21Standard of Practice for Unlicensed Personnel
10.34.22Licensing of Wholesale Prescription Drug or Device Distributors
10.34.23Pharmaceutical Services to Patients in Comprehensive Care Facilities
10.34.24Record of Drug Inventory Acquisition
10.34.25Delivery of Prescriptions
10.34.26Patient Safety Improvement
10.34.27Compelling Purpose Disclosure
10.34.28Automated Medication Systems
10.34.29Drug Therapy Management
10.34.30Change to Permit - Pharmacy or Wholesale Distribution Permit Holder
10.34.31Dispensing or Distributing at a Setting That Does Not Possess a Pharmacy Permit
10.34.32Pharmacist Administration of Vaccinations
10.34.33Prescription Drug Repository Program
10.34.34Pharmacy Technicians
10.34.35Infusion Pharmacy Services in an Alternate Site Care Environment
10.34.36Pharmaceutical Services to Residents in Assisted Living Programs and Group Homes
10.34.37Pharmacy Permit Holder – Wholesale Distribution and Nonresident Pharmacy Operations
10.34.38Pharmacy Interns
10.34.39Pharmacist Administration of Self-Administered Drugs
10.34.40Pharmacists Prescribing Contraceptives
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PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS, BOARD OF

Contact:  Laurie Kendall​-Ellis   Phone:  (410) 764-4751​   Email:  Laurie.Kendall-Ellis​@maryland.gov

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38BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXAMINERS10.38.01General Regulations
10.38.02Code of Ethics
10.38.03Standards of Practice
10.38.04Physical Therapy Aide
10.38.05Rules of Procedure for Board Hearings
10.38.06Foreign-Educated Licensure Requirements
10.38.07Fee Schedule
10.38.08Continuing Education Requirements
10.38.09Speech-Impaired Applicants
10.38.10Disciplinary Sanctions, Monetary Penalities, and Civil Fines
10.38.11Compelling Purpose Disclosure
10.38.12Dry Needling
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PHYSICIANS, BOARD OF

Contact:  Christine Farrelly Phone:  (410) 764-4771  Email:  christine.farrelly@maryland.gov

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01PROCEDURES10.01.15Exemption from Self-Referral Laws
32BOARD OF PHYSICIANS10.32.01General Licensure Regulations
10.32.02Hearings Before the Board of Physicians
10.32.03Delegation of Duties by a Licensed Physician - Physician Assistant
10.32.04Delegation of Duties by a Licensed Physician - Psychiatrist to a Psychiatrist's Assistant
10.32.05Telehealth
10.32.06Licensure of Polysomnographic Technologists
10.32.07Unlicensed Medical Practitioners-Repealed
10.32.08Licensure of Athletic Trainers
10.32.09Delegation and Assignment of Performance of Cosmetic Medical Procedures and Use of Cosmetic Medical Devices
10.32.10Licensure of Radiation Therapists, Radiographers, Nuclear Medicine Technologists, and Radiation Therapists
10.32.11Licensing of Respiratory Care Practitioners
10.32.12Delegation of Acts by a Licensed Physician to an Assistant Not Otherwise Authorized under Health Occupations Article or the Education Article
10.32.13Physician License by Conceded Eminence
10.32.14Unlicensed X-Ray Assistant
10.32.15Registration of Physicians to Perform Acupuncture
10.32.16Petition for Declaratory Ruling
10.32.17Sexual Misconduct
10.32.18Compelling Purpose Disclosure
10.32.19Disclosure of Records to State Health Agencies
10.32.20Licensure of Perfusionists
10.32.21Licensure, Regulation, and Discipline of Naturopathic Doctors
10.32.22Mandated Reporting to the Board
10.32.23Permits for the Dispensing of Prescription Drugs
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PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF

Contact:  Eva Schwartz   Phone:  (410) 764-4784   Email:  eva.schwartz@maryland.gov

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40BOARD OF PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS10.40.01Examination and Post Graduate Training
10.40.02Licensing and Continuing Education Requirements
10.40.03Collection of Fees
10.40.04Code of Ethics
10.40.05Hearing Procedures
10.40.06Advertising
10.40.07Civil Penalities
10.40.08Interpretation of Terms in the Maryland Podiatry Act
10.40.09Compelling Purpose Disclosure
10.40.10General Provisions
10.40.11Sanctioning Guidelines
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POPULATION HEALTH IMPROVEMENT, OFFICE OF (OPHI)

Contact: Kim Hiner Phone: (410) 767-2301​ Email: ​kimberly.hiner@maryland.gov 

 

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01PROCEDURES10.01.01Income Tax Credits for Preceptors in Areas with Health Care Workforce Shortages
04FISCAL10.04.01Local Health Services Funding
68COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS10.68.01Certification of Community Health Workers
10.68.02Community Health Worker Certification Training Programs

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PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE, OFFICE OF (OPR)

Jointly with Prevention and Health Promotion Administration (PHPA)

OPR Contact:  Al Romanosky  Phone: (410)767-6631  Email: al.romanosky@maryland.gov

PHPA Contact: Dr.David Blythe  Phone: (410) 767-6685  Email: david.blythe@maryland.gov

PHPA Contact: Ruth Thompson  Phone: (410) 767-6699  Email: ruth.thompson@maryland.gov

 

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13DRUGS10.13.02Purchase and Distribution of Prescription Drugs and Devices
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PREVENTION AND HEALTH PROMOTION ADMINISTRATION (PHPA)

Contact:  Jody Sheely   Phone:  (410) 767-5047   Email:  jody.sheely@maryland.gov

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01PROCEDURES10.01.06Fair Hearing Appeals under the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
10.01.17Fees for Food Protection, Public Pools, Public Spas, Public Spray  Grounds and Youth Camp Programs
03STATISTICS10.03.02Release of Confidential Information in the Maternal and Child Health Bureau
06DISEASES10.06.01Communicable Diseases and Related Conditions of Public Health Importance
10.06.02Communicable Diseases - Rabies
10.06.03ImmuNet
10.06.04School Health Services and Required Immunizations Before Entry Into School
10.06.05Meningococcal Vaccination Requirements for Students in Institutions of Higher Education
10.06.06Communicable Disease Prevention - Handling, Treatment, and Disposal of Special Waste
10.06.07Sexually Transmitted Infections – Expedited Partner Therapy for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Trichomoniasis
11MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH10.11.01Identification of Infants
10.11.02Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program
10.11.03Children’s Medical Services Program
10.11.04Lead Poisoning Screening Program
10.11.05Child Death Review Case Reporting System
10.11.06Morbidity, Mortality, and Quality Review Committee — Pregnancy and Childhood
10.11.07Prohibition of Sale of Baby Bumper Pads
12ADULT HEALTH10.12.02Rape and Sexual Offenses — Physician and Hospital Charges
10.12.05Breast Implantation
13DRUGS10.13.05AIDS Education Program for Persons Convicted of Drugs/Sex-Related Crimes-Repealed
14CANCER CONTROL10.14.01Cancer Registry
10.14.02Reimbursement for Breast and Cervical Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
10.14.03Breast Cancer Treatment Methods
10.14.04Breast Cancer Program
10.14.05Maryland Cancer Fund
10.14.06Cigarette Restitution Fund Program
10.14.07Cord Blood Transplant Center Support Fund
15FOOD10.15.01Low Acid and Acidified Food Canning
10.15.02Crab Meat
10.15.03Food Service Facilities
10.15.04Food and Drink Processing and Transportation
10.15.05 Manufacture and Sale of Frozen Dairy Foods and Ices Manufactured for Sale in Maryland
10.15.06Production, Processing, Transportation, Storage, and Distribution of Grade A Milk
10.15.07Shellfish Sanitation
10.15.08Farmstead Cheese Program
10.15.09Production,Processing,Transportation,Storage and Distribution of Manufactured Grade Milk
10.15.10Procedures for the Safe Handling and Processing of Seafood
10.15.11Bottled Water
10.15.12Procedures for the Safe Handling and Processing of Juice
16HOUSING10.16.01Migratory Labor Camps-Repealed
10.16.02Construction, Equipment, Sanitation, Operation, and Maintenance of Mobile Home Parks
10.16.03Camps
10.16.04Transparent Glass Doors in Mercantile Establishments and in Public, Commercial, and Residential Buildings and Structures
10.16.05Health Permits for Outdoor Musical Festivals
10.16.06Certification of Youth Camps
10.16.07Health and Medication Requirements for Youth Camps
17SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS10.17.01Public Swimming Pools and Spas
10.17.02Automated External Defibrillators for Swimming Pools
18HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (HIV) INFECTION AND ACQUIRED IMMUNODEFICIENCY SYNDROME (AIDS)10.18.01Maryland AIDS Drug Assistance Program: Temporary Assistance Program
10.18.02 HIV and CD4 + Investigations and Case Reporting
10.18.03AIDS Investigations and Case Reporting - Repealed
10.18.04Disease Control-Repealed
10.18.05Maryland AIDS Drug Assistance Program: Eligibility
10.18.06Maryland AIDS Drug Assistance Program: Pharmacy Services
10.18.07Maryland AIDS Drug Assistance Program: Health Insurance (MADAP- Plus)
10.18.08HIV Testing Procedures
10.18.09HIV Testing for Pregnant Women Receiving Prenatal Care - Repealed
10.18.10Urgent Maryland AIDS Drug Assistance Program
19DANGEROUS DEVICES AND SUBSTANCES10.19.01Prohibition of Bisphenol-A in Child Care Articles
10.19.02 Hazardous Substances
10.19.04Prohibition of Smoking in Indoor Areas Open to the Public
10.19.05Flammable Articles
10.19.06Poison Prevention Packaging
10.19.07Prohibition of Child Care Products Containing TCEP or TDCPP
48CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM10.48.01Services
52PREVENTIVE MEDICINE10.52.01Opioid-Associated Disease Prevention and Outreach Programs
10.52.02High Blood Pressure Control Services
10.52.03Health Education—General Regulations
10.52.04Condom Vending Machines
10.52.05Pertussis and Pertussis Vaccine
10.52.06Use of Tanning Devices by Minors
10.52.07State Advisory Council on Health and Wellness
10.52.08Maryland HIV Prevention Case Management Program
10.52.09HIV/CD4+ Lymphocyte Count Reporting by Unique Patient Identifying Number — Repealed
10.52.10HIV and Hepatitis C Testing of Persons Accused or Convicted, or Both, of Certain Crimes
10.52.11Universal Infection Control Precautions
10.52.12Newborn Screening
10.52.13Screening for Sickle-Cell Disease, Thalassemia, and Related Conditions — Repealed
10.52.14Screening for Neural Tube Defects in the Fetus — Repealed
10.52.15Screening for Critical Congenital Heart Disease (CCHD) in Newborns
10.52.16Insect Sting Emergency Treatment Program - Repealed
10.52.17Maryland Asthma Control Program
54SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR WIC10.54.01Eligibility, Participation, and Benefits
10.54.02Local Agency
10.54.03Retail Food and Pharmacy Vendors
55SPINAL CORD INJURY RESEARCH, STATE BOARD OF10.55.01Administration of Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund-Repealed
59CATASTROPHIC HEALTH EMERGENCIES10.59.01Care of Individuals Isolated or Quarantined Due to a Deadly Agent
61HEALTH ENTERPRISE ZONE INITIATIVE10.61.01Health Enterprise Zone Tax Credits
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PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS, BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF

Contact:   Matthew Karpus  Phone:  (410) 764-4732   Email: matthew.karpus1@maryland.gov​

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58BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS AND THERAPISTS10.58.01General Regulations
10.58.02Fees
10.58.03Code of Ethics
10.58.04Hearing Procedures
10.58.05Continuing Education
10.58.06Teletherapy
10.58.07Alchohol and Drug Counselors - Requirements for Certification and Licensure
10.58.08Marriage and Family Therapists - Requirements for Certification and Licensure
10.58.09Disciplinary Sanctions and Monetary Penalities
10.58.10Compelling Purpose Disclosure
10.58.11Advanced Assessment Activities
10.58.12Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors — Requirements for Licensure
10.58.13Supervision Requirements for Licensed Graduate Alcohol and Drug Counselors and Graduate- Level Trainees  - Repealed
10.58.14Supervision Requirements for Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors and Trainees Pursuing Certification - Repealed
10.58.15Supervision Requirements for Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapists and Licensed Graduate Marriage and Family Therapists
10.58.16Behavior Analyst Advisory Committee
10.58.17Art Therapists

PSYCHOLOGISTS, BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF

Contact:  Lorraine Smith   Phone:  (410) 764-4787   Email:  lorraine.smith@maryland.gov

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36BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF PSYCHOLOGISTS10.36.01Procedures
10.36.02Continuing Education
10.36.03Procedure for Board Hearings
10.36.04Expungement of Board Records - Repealed
10.36.05Code for Ethics and Professional Conduct
10.36.06Fee Schedule
10.36.07Psychology Associate
10.36.08Disciplinary Sanctions, Monetary Penalties, and Civil Fines
10.36.09Child Custody Evaluations in Family Law Proceedings
10.36.10Telepsychology

REGULATION AND POLICY COORDINATION, OFFICE OF

Contact:  Jason Caplan   Phone:  (410) 767-6499   Email:  jason.caplan2@maryland.gov

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01PROCEDURES10.01.07Petitions for Adoption, Amendment, or Repeal of Regulations

REIMBURSEMENTS, DIVISION OF

Contact:  Nedina Broy-Stevenson​   Phone:  (410) 767-5129   Email:  nedinabroy.stevenson​@maryland.gov

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02DIVISION OF REIMBURSEMENTS10.02.01Charges for Services Provided Through the Maryland Department of Health
10.02.02Abandonment or Abuse of Responsible Relatives by Recipients of Care
10.02.03Appeal Hearings to the Division of Reimbursements
10.02.04Schedule of Charges for Providers of the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration — Repealed
10.02.05Schedule of Charges for Providers of the Drug Abuse Administration — Repealed
10.02.06Schedule of Charges for Health Facilities Operated by or Funded in Whole or in Part by the Laboratories Administration ― Repealed
10.02.07Schedule of Charges for Health Facilities Operated by or Funded in Whole or in Part by the Community and Public Health Administration ― Repealed
10.02.08Schedule of Charges for Providers of the Mental Hygiene Administration ― Repealed
10.02.09Schedule of Charges for Health Facil. Oper. by or Funded in Whole or in Part by the Mental Ret. Dev. Disab. Admin. - Repealed
10.02.10Schedule of Charges for Providers of the Office of Chronic and Rehabilitative Facilities ― Repealed
10.02.11Schedule of Charges for Providers of the Medical Care Policy Administration ― Repealed
04FISCAL10.04.02Establishment and Payment of In-Patient Charges by Recipients of Services and Other Chargeable Persons for the Patient's Care

SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS, BOARD OF

Contact:   Karen Richards​  Phone:  (410) 764-4722   Email: karen.richards2@maryland.gov​

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42BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS10.42.01Regulations Governing Licensure
10.42.02Rules of Procedure for Board Hearings
10.42.03Advertising
10.42.04Licensure by Credentials for Chiropractors
10.42.05Chiropractic Externship Program
10.42.06Fees
10.42.07Chiropractic Assistants
10.42.08Licensure and Registration Examination — Special Needs Applicants
10.42.09Monetary Penalties
10.42.10Continuing Education Requirements
10.43.11 Licensure Examination
10.43.12Procedures for Clinical Demonstrations in Public Places
10.43.13Code of Ethics
10.43.14Record Keeping
10.43.15Sanctioning Guidelines
10.43.16Dry Needling

VITAL RECORDS

Contact:  Lee Hurt   Phone:  (410) 764-4678   Email:  lee.hurt@maryland.gov

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03HEALTH STATISTICS10.03.01Vital Records