Maryland Administrative Code

.13 Denials, Reprimands, Suspensions, and Revocations. A. Subject to the hearing provisions of Health Occupations Article, §14-405, Annotated Code of Maryland, a disciplinary panel, on the affirmative vote of a majority of a quorum, may deny an application for licensure, renewal,…

.14 Required Reports. A. Except as provided in §B of this regulation, an employer of a licensed respiratory care practitioner shall report to the Board within 10 days of the action if the employer limits, reduces, or otherwise changes the responsibilities of or terminates a licen…

.15 Penalties, Fines and Sanctioning Guidelines. A. An individual who violates any provision of Health Occupations Article, Title 14, Subtitle 5A, Annotated Code of Maryland, is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000, or imprisonment n…

.16 Sanctioning Guidelines for Respiratory Care Practitioners. A. Subject to provisions of Regulation .15F and G of this chapter, the Board may impose sanctions as outlined in §B of this regulation on respiratory care practitioners for violations of Health Occupations Article, §1…

.01 Scope. A. This chapter governs the delegation of technical acts by a licensed physician to an: (1) Assistant not otherwise authorized under the Health Occupations Article or the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland; and (2) RCIS assisting in the physician's performan…

.02 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Assistant” means an individual to whom only routine technical acts are delegated by a licensed physician and who is: (a) Trained as defined in §B(17) of this regulation an…

.03 Standards for the Licensed Physician Delegating to an Assistant. A. A licensed physician who delegates shall: (1) Evaluate the risk to the patient and the outcome of the delegated acts; (2) Delegate only those technical acts that are customary to the practice of the licensed …

.04 Scope of Delegation to an Assistant. A. A licensed physician may not delegate to an assistant technical acts which are exclusively limited to any individual required to be licensed, certified, registered, or otherwise recognized pursuant to any provision of the Health Occupat…

.05 Prohibited Conduct and Penalties. A. An assistant or RCIS acting beyond the scope of this chapter may be: (1) Considered to be engaged in the unlicensed practice of medicine; and (2) Subject to all applicable penalties and fines in accordance with Health Occupations Article, …

.06 RCIS Assistance in the Delegating Physician’s Performance of Fluoroscopy. A. Scope of Regulation. (1) This regulation governs: (a) A licensed physician’s delegation of technical acts to an RCIS assisting in the physician’s performance of fluoroscopy provided the delegation is…

.07 Enforcement. A. The Board shall conduct any necessary investigation regarding the failure to comply with the requirements of Health Occupations Article, §14-306, Annotated Code of Maryland, and this chapter. B. Any matter regarding a hospital’s failure to comply with the requ…

.01 Scope. These regulations establish the qualifications for an individual to become licensed in Maryland to practice medicine by virtue of conceded eminence and authority in the profession and to set limits on the license.

.02 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “ABMS or other equivalent specialty board” means the American Board of Medical Specialties or equivalent boards in other countries. (2) “Applicant” means an individual appl…

.03 Qualifications for Special License by Conceded Eminence. A. An applicant shall: (1) Complete an application on a form supplied by the Board; (2) Pay an application fee set by the Board in COMAR 10.32.01.12; (3) Be of good moral character; and (4) Be at least 18 years old. B. …

.04 Limited Practice. An applicant for licensure is restricted so that the applicant shall: A. Practice medicine only in the limited field approved by the Board that is consistent with the applicant’s area of conceded eminence experience; B. For the first 6 months of practice, pr…

.05 Unrestricted License. Nothing in these regulations entitles an individual licensed by conceded eminence in the profession to practice beyond the scope of these regulations without having qualified for an unrestricted license under Health Occupations Article, §14-307 or 14-308…

.06 Term and Renewal of License by Conceded Eminence and Authority in the Profession. A. Term and Tenure. (1) The initial license is active for a period 1 year, and, after that, may be renewed twice for a term established by the Board. After two renewals, a licensee seeking any a…

.07 Licensure Required. Practicing medicine beyond the scope of these regulations, including practicing without notifying the Board and without approval of the Board at any institution or place outside the institution approved by the Board, constitutes practicing without a licens…

.08 Termination and New Appointment. A. On termination of the licensee’s approved appointment, the conceded eminence license terminates and becomes null and void. B. A licensee has a duty to inform the Board of the termination of an appointment within 30 days of the termination. …

.01 Scope. A. This chapter governs the performance of certain X-ray duties without a license to a registered Limited X-ray Machine Operator. B. This chapter may not be construed to: (1) Apply to certified, registered, or licensed professionals or health occupation students acting…

.02 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “ARRT” means American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. (2) “Authorized supervisor” means a Maryland licensed physician or a Maryland licensed radiologic technologist. …

.03 Application, Renewal, and Reinstatement. A. To apply for LXMO registration, an applicant shall: (1) Pay the fee determined by the Board established in Regulation .09 of this chapter; and (2) Complete a form provided by the Board attesting to: (a) Completion of at least 6 mont…

.04 Continuing Education. A. An LXMO shall complete at least 24 hours of approved continuing education credits earned during the 2 years preceding the expiration of the registration. B. Approved continuing education is as follows: (1) In-service programs at a hospital or related …

.05 Physician Office Requirements. A. An LXMO shall wear an identification badge while on-site that states in readily visible type: (1) The name of the LXMO; and (2) The title “Limited X-Ray Machine Operator.” B. A physician’s office employing an LXMO shall: (1) Issue the LXMO an…

.06 Scope of Practice. A. An LXMO shall perform X-ray duties in a physician’s office under the immediately available supervision of a licensed physician or licensed radiologic technologist and in accordance with §B of this regulation. B. An individual registered as an LXMO may pe…

.07 Prohibited Conduct and Penalties. A. An LXMO acting beyond the scope of this chapter may be: (1) Considered to be engaged in the unlicensed practice of radiography; and (2) Subject to all applicable penalties and fines in accordance with Health Occupations Article, §§14-601, …

.08 Enforcement. A. The Board shall conduct any necessary investigation regarding the failure to comply with the requirements of Health Occupations Article, §14-306, Annotated Code of Maryland, and this chapter. B. The Board may impose a civil penalty of up to $5,000 per incident…

.09 Fees. The following fees are applicable to LXMOs: A. Application for initial registration—$65; B. Renewal Fees: (1) Renewal of registration fee—$125; and (2) Maryland Health Care Commission (MHCC) fee—As determined by MHCC in accordance with COMAR 10.25.03; C. Reinstatement o…

.01 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Applicant” means a physician who has applied to the Board for registration to perform acupuncture in this State. (2) “Board” means the State Board of Physicians. (3) “Medi…

.02 Application. To qualify for registration, a physician shall: A. Complete an application on a form supplied by the Board, enclosing: (1) Required supplementary materials, which are in English, and (2) English translations of certified, required documentation with costs borne b…

.03 Unprofessional Conduct. Unprofessional conduct in the practice of medicine includes the failure of a physician to: A. Comply with the statute and regulations governing physicians who perform acupuncture, and includes representing oneself as a registered acupuncturist without …

.04 Advertising. A. A physician who has been registered by the Board to perform acupuncture may advertise services subject to the provisions of this regulation. B. An advertisement may not express statements: (1) Containing misrepresentation of facts; (2) That are likely to misle…

.01 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Board” means the Board of Physicians. (2) “Designee” means a person or committee to whom the Board has delegated responsibility for consideration of a petition. (3) “Perso…

.02 Petition. A. An interested person may file with the Board a petition for a declaratory ruling with respect to the manner in which the Board would apply: (1) A statute; (2) A regulation; or (3) An order which the Board enforces to a particular case based on the facts presented…

.03 Consideration and Disposition. A. Consideration. (1) A petition will be granted whenever the Board or the Board's designee considers issuing a declaratory ruling advisable under the circumstances. (2) In rendering its ruling, the Board or the Board's designee: (a) Shall consi…

.04 Effect, Revision, and Appeal. A. Effect. A declaratory ruling shall be binding on the Board and the petitioner on the statement of facts covered in the declaratory ruling. B. Application for Revision. (1) The petitioner shall file an application for revision within 10 days af…

.01 Scope. This chapter prohibits sexual misconduct by health care practitioners.

.02 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Health care practitioner” means an individual licensed under Health Occupations Article, Titles 14 and 15, Annotated Code of Maryland. (2) Key Third Party. (a) “Key third …

.03 Sexual Misconduct. A. Health care practitioners may not engage in sexual misconduct. B. Health Occupations Article, §§14-404(a)(3), 14-5A-17(a)(3), 14-5B-14(a)(3), 14-5C-17(a)(3), 14-5D-14(a)(3), 14-5E-16(a)(3), 14-5F-18(a)(19), and 15-314(a)(3), Annotated Code of Maryland, i…

.01 Disclosure for Compelling Public Purpose. A custodian of the Board may find that a compelling public purpose warrants disclosure of information in a certification, licensing, or investigative file, regardless of whether there has been a request for the information, if the inf…

.02 Other Disclosures. This chapter does not prevent or limit the ability of the Board to disclose general licensing information as provided in State Government Article, §10-617(h), Annotated Code of Maryland, or any information which the Board may otherwise disclose by law.

.01 Scope. This chapter does not alter the authority of the Secretary under of the Health Occupations Article, §1-203(a), Annotated Code of Maryland or Health-General Article, §2-106(c), Annotated Code of Maryland.

.02 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Board” means the Maryland Board of Physicians. (2) “Department” means the Maryland Department of Health. (3) “Record” means the proceedings, records, or files of the Board…

.03 Disclosure of Information to the Department and Agencies Within the Department. A. The Board shall disclose information contained in a record to the Secretary upon receipt of a written request from the Secretary stating that the requested information is appropriate and needed…

.04 Requirements Regarding the Transfer of a Record. A. The Board shall disclose the information required under this chapter as soon as reasonably possible, but no later than 30 days after a request made under this chapter. B. The information disclosed by the Board under this cha…

.05 Confidentiality. Information disclosed by the Board under this chapter shall remain confidential and may not be redisclosed by the Secretary, the Office of Health Care Quality, the Health Services Cost Review Commission, or the Maryland Health Care Commission unless otherwise…

.01 Scope. A. This chapter governs the practice of perfusion. B. Except as provided in §C or D of this regulation, on or after October 1, 2013, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the individual may practice perfusion. C. This chapter does not prohibit any student…