Md. Code Regs. 10.14.07.02

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

Section 10.14.07.02 - Definitions

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) "Comptroller" means the Comptroller of the Treasury.

(2) "Cord Blood Transplant Center" means a medical facility that:

(a) Uses cells obtained from a human umbilical cord or placenta to treat pediatric or adult patients afflicted with a disease or injury; and

(b) Is a member of the National Marrow Donor Program.

(3) "Department" means the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

(4) "Fund" means the Cord Blood Transplant Center Support Fund.

(5) Grant.

(a) "Grant" means financial assistance from the State to support an applicant's activities related to cord blood transplantation.

(b) "Grant" does not mean a contract.

(6) "Program" means the Cord Blood Transplant Program.

(7) "Qualified medical institution" means a medical institution that:

(a) Is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations;

(b) Is located in the State;

(c) Has an established hematologic malignancies research program; and

(d) Meets all requirements established in the request for proposals issued by the Cord Blood Transplant Program.

(8) "Secretary" means the Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene.

Md. Code Regs. 10.14.07.02

Effective date: 41:8 Md. R. 472, eff.4/28/2014