Md. Code Regs. 10.07.16.09

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

Section 10.07.16.09 - Complaint Investigations

A. To resolve expeditiously a complaint that alleges the existence of any non-life-threatening deficiency:

(1) The Department shall refer the complaint directly to the facility; and

(2) The facility shall:

(a) Conduct an internal investigation into the complaint; and

(b) Submit the investigation and supportive evidence to the Department within 30 days of the receipt of the complaint.

B. If the Department determines that the facility has not satisfactorily addressed the referred complaint or if the complaint alleges the existence of a serious or life-threatening deficiency, the Department shall conduct an independent investigation using the standards:

(1) Of the Joint Commission; or

(2) Adopted by the Secretary under this subtitle.

C. Issues relating to the practice of medicine or the licensure or conduct of a health professional shall be referred to the:

(1) Facility; and

(2) Appropriate licensure board for resolution.

Md. Code Regs. 10.07.16.09

Regulations .09 adopted as an emergency provision effective June 1, 1985 (12:12 Md. R. 1159); emergency status extended at 12:25 Md. R. 2468; emergency status expired April 26, 1986
Regulations .09 adopted effective June 2, 1986 (13:11 Md. R. 1273)
Regulations .09 recodified to Regulations .12 effective February 22, 1988 (15:4 Md. R. 473)
Regulations .09 adopted effective February 22, 1988 (15:4 Md. R. 473)
Regulations .09 repealed and new Regulations .09 adopted effective August 1, 1994 (21:15 Md. R. 1304)
Regulation .09 adopted effective 42:24 Md. R. 1504,eff.12/10/2015