Md. Code Regs. 10.21.31.03

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

Section 10.21.31.03 - Definitions

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

B. Terms Defined.

(1) "Department" means the Maryland Department of Health.

(2) "Facility" means a hospital, freestanding medical facility, or provider designated by the Department.

(3) "Hospital" means a general or special hospital licensed under Health-General Article, Title 19, Subtitle 3, Annotated Code of Maryland, and COMAR 10.07.01.

(4) "Maryland Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Registry and Referral System" or "Bed Registry and Referral System" means the system operated by the Department through which health care providers can identify and access available inpatient and outpatient mental health and substance use services for patients.

Md. Code Regs. 10.21.31.03

Regulation .03 adopted effective 50:4 Md. R. 111-172, eff. 1/27/2023; amended effective 51:12 Md. R. 619, eff. 6/24/2024.