Md. Code Regs. 10.07.08.07

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 10.07.08.07 - Waiver

A. Facilities that are providing services on or before February 12, 2007, but do not meet all requirements of this chapter, may request a waiver of specific requirements from the Department.

B. All other freestanding medical facilities seeking a waiver from this chapter shall submit a request to the Department including the rationale for the waiver and alternatives to the requirement based on clinical and technical advances.

C. In its request, the facility shall demonstrate that a waiver of the requirement would:

(1) Not pose a threat to patients or the provision of services; and

(2) Be a financial hardship for the facility to comply with that requirement.

D. The Department shall review the request for a waiver and notify the freestanding medical facility of its determination.

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