Administration

Hospitals

• Date: 10/19/2009 NH-09-02 Re: Regulatory Standards for Physician Documentation
• Date: 05/08/2009 Subject: Medical Professional Liability Closed Claim Form
• Date: 08/18/2008 Subject: Implementation of Senate Bill 566--Health Care Facility Visitation and Medical Decisions--Domestic Partners
• Date: 06/10/2008 Subject: Unlicensed Assisted Living Programs
• Date: 08/15/2006 Subject: Discharge and Transfer Planning
• Date: 08/09/2006 Subject: Seclusion & Restraint
• Date: 05/31/2006 Subject: Tuberculosis Screening in Hospital-Based Transitional Care Units
• Date: 02/23/2006 Subject: Delegation of Registered Nurse Circulating Duties
• Date: 02/24/2005 Subject: Patient Safety Update
• Date: 03/10/2004 Subject: Patient Safety Regulations
  Click here to download COMAR 10.07.06 Patient Safety Program.
  Click here to download the reporting form- Initial Report of an Adverse Event.
• Date: 12/21/2001 Subject: "Clinical Alerts"

HMO

• Date: 03/08/1999 Subject: Please find attached COMAR 10.07.11.1I -- Complaint System for Quality of Care Issues. The regulations became effective on March 3, 1999.
• Date: 03/05/1999 Subject: To ensure that HMOs are in compliance with all quality of care laws and regulations, we are asking that you send the following materials to the Department no later than April 15, 1999.

Federal Programs

Long Term Care - Nursing Homes

• Date: 10/19/2009 NH-09-02 Re: Regulatory Standards for Physician Documentation
• Date: 01/15/2009 NH-09-01 Re: New CDC Study--Infection Control Practices and Outbreaks
• Date: 12/15/2008 Subject: Prevention of Pressure Ulcers / Pressure Ulcer Brochure
  Note: For an editable copy of the Pressure Ulcer Brochure in Microsoft® Office Publisher Click here.
• Date: 12/08/2008 Subject: Implementation of Quality Indicator Survey Stakeholders' Conference
• Date: 10/31/2008 Subject: Holiday Decorations in Health Care Facilities
• Date: 08/18/2008 Subject: Implementation of Senate Bill 566--Health Care Facility Visitation and Medical Decisions--Domestic Partners
• Date: 05/30/2008 Subject: New COMAR 10.07.02.24 Emergency and Disaster Plans
• Date: 03/25/2008 Subject: Bed Side Rails
• Date: 12/28/2007 Subject: Voter Registration & Absentee Voting
• Date: 12/10/2006 Subject: Bulk purchase of OTC medications-Comprehensive Care Facilities
• Date: 12/10/2006 Subject: Electronic Signatures
• Date: 12/10/2006 Subject: Technical Assistant Unit
• Date: 10/20/2006 Subject: What's Up...
• Date: 08/15/2006 Subject: Discharge and Transfer Planning
• Date: 08/07/2006 Subject: Voter Registration & Absentee Voting
• Date: 07/05/2006 Subject: Improvement of Pressure Ulcer Rates Click here for the Pressure Ulcer Rate Improvement Form...
• Date: 06/16/2006 Subject: Pressure Ulcer Rates and Initiatives
• Date: 05/31/2006 Subject: Tuberculosis Screening in Hospital-Based Transitional Care Units
• Date: 11/21/2005 Subject: Part I. Required Screening of Potential Employees, Part II. Abuse Reporting Follow-Up
• Date: 04/12/2005 Subject: CMS Clarification of Nursing Home Reporting Requirements for All Alleged Violations of Neglect and Abuse, Including Injuries of Unknown Source, and Misappropriation of Resident Property
• Date: 11/29/2004 Subject: HFAM Guidelines for Resident Behavior and the Implementation Guide
• Date: 02/20/2004 Subject: Gastroenteritis Outbreak and Precautions
• Date: 03/06/2002 Subject: Influenza
• Date: 12/21/2001 Subject: "Clinical Alerts"
• Date: 11/15/2000 Subject: Maintaining Residents' Confidentiality in Plans of Correction Submitted by Nursing Homes
• Date: 05/19/2000 Subject: Notice of Proposed Involuntary Discharge or Transfer.
• Date: 01/03/2000 Subject: License Renewal, The Office of Health Care Quality is changing the method by which Maryland Nursing Homes renew their licenses.
• Date: 06/15/1999 Subject: Geriatric Aides (Community Colleges)
• Date: 05/15/1999 Subject: Geriatric Aides (Nursing Homes)
• Date: 02/26/1999 Subject: Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Rules on Distinct Part Bed Size - Limits on Changes in Bed Size for Distinct Part certifications
• Date: 02/25/1998 Subject: Safety Alert - Use of Lead Based Ceramic Glazes In Art Therapy Programs
• Date: 01/20/1998 Subject: RAI/MDS Electronic Transmittal

Ambulatory Care

• Date: 10/19/2009 NH-09-02 Re: Regulatory Standards for Physician Documentation
• Date: 01/15/2009 ASC/ESRD-09-01 Re: New CDC Study--Infection Control Practices and Outbreaks
• Date: 02/23/2006 Subject: Delegation of Registered Nurse Circulating Duties
• Date: 02/29/2000 Subject: Conscious Intravenous Sedation/Required Emergency Equipment
• Date: JAN/2000 Subject: Required Emergency Equipment
• Date: 12/21/2001 Subject: "Clinical Alerts"
• Date: 05/01/2001 Subject: Home Health Agencies Providing Services In Other Jurisdictions

State Programs

General

• Date: 02/25/1998 Subject: Safety Alert - Use of Lead Based Ceramic Glazes In Art Therapy Programs

Developmental Disabilities

• Date: 09/08/2009 Subject: Use of Cameras and Other Monitoring Devices
• Date: 09/08/2009 Subject: Employee Background Checks
• Date: 11/10/2008 Subject: Bed Bugs
• Date: 09/25/2008 Subject: MRSA - Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
• Date: 08/26/2008 Subject: 1:1 Supervision
• Date: 07/08/2008 Subject: Usage of Medication in Hospice Care
• Date: 05/29/2008 Subject: Survey Process Change: Licensee Certifications
• Date: 12/17/2007 Subject: Emergency Preparedness
• Date: 04/05/2006 Subject: End-of-Life Decision Making
• Date: 08/31/2005 Subject: Monitoring of Individuals at Risk for Choking
• Date: 02/13/2004 Subject: Emergency Medical Situations
• Date: 06/28/2001 Subject: Notification of Deaths to the Office of the Medical Examiner

Assisted Living

• Date: 10/19/2009 NH-09-02 Re: Regulatory Standards for Physician Documentation
• Date: 05/19/2009 AL-09-06 New COMAR 10.07.14.46 Emergency and Disaster Plans
• Date: 03/30/2009 AL-09-05 Re: Threshold for Licensure under Assisted Living Laws 09-AL-03 --revised
• Date: 02/17/2009 AL-09-04 Re: Revisions to COMAR 10.07.14, Medication Management and
  Administration/Consultant Pharmacy Review
• Date: 01/15/2009 AL-09-02 Re: New CDC Study--Infection Control Practices and Outbreaks
• Date: 01/14/2009 AL-09-01 Re: Revisions to COMAR 10.07.14, Regulations Governing Assisted Living
  Programs and Enforcement Dates
• Date: 11/10/2008 Subject: Bed Bugs
• Date: 08/18/2008 Subject: Implementation of Senate Bill 566--Health Care Facility Visitation and
  Medical Decisions--Domestic Partners
• Date: 06/30/2008 Subject: Assisted Living Manager Course Enforcement Date & New Vendor
• Date: 03/25/2008 Subject: Bed Side Rails
• Date: 02/13/2008 Subject: New Vendor for the Assisted Living Manager Course
• Date: 01/18/2008 Subject: Electronic Version of the Uniform Disclosure Statement
• Date: 01/10/2008 Subject: Application Packet
• Date: 12/28/2007 Subject: Voter Registration & Absentee Voting
• Date: 04/20/2007 Subject: Qualifications of Other Staff Including Initial and Annual Trainings
• Date: 01/12/2007 Subject: Assisted Living Program Services Disclosure Statement
• Date: 08/07/2006 Subject: Voter Registration & Absentee Voting
• Date: 11/30/2005 Subject: Overview of the Case Manager/Delegating Nurse - Role and Responsibilities
• Date: 07/18/2001 Subject: Leaving a Copy of your Nursing License in Assisted Living Homes
• Date: 11/08/1999 Subject: ASSISTED LIVING CUING & COACHING VIDEOS
• Date: 03/30/1999 Subject: Assisted Living Program Application Deadline
• Date: 03/30/1999 Subject: Assisted Living Programs - Fire and Life Safety Inspections

Adult Medical Day Care

• Date: 06/16/2008 Subject: Adult Medical Day Care Unit Reorganization
• Date: 06/10/2008 Subject: Unlicensed Assisted Living Programs