The Ambulatory Care Programs Unit is responsible for State licensure and/or federal certification (Medicare) of all non-long term care facilities that include:
In-home providers - home health agencies, residential service agencies, nurse staff agencies, nurse referral service agencies, hospice care providers
- Freestanding Ambulatory Care Facilities - ambulatory surgery, endoscopy, kidney dialysis, birthing centers, and facilities that use major medical equipment
- Out-patient services - physical therapy providers, rehabilitation facilities, and portable x-ray providers.
The Unit receives complaints alleged against all ambulatory care providers, and maintains a complaint hotline.
***UPDATE COMAR 10.07.05 Residential Service Agencies Regulations - effective date moved to June 1, 2012***
***Proposed COMAR 10.07.05 Residential Service Agencies Regulations - May 1, 2012***
***Residential Service Agency (RSA) Regulation Updates***
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