Maryland Administrative Code

.05 Standards of Care. A. In evaluating the standards of care for the practice of a licensed perfusionist, the Board may consider, but is not limited to, the guidelines published by the American Society of Extracorporeal Technology (AmSECT). B. If a particular practice issue has …

.06 Qualifications for Licensure as a Perfusionist. A. The Board shall license an individual if the individual meets the requirements of §§B and C of this regulation. B. An individual applying for a license shall: (1) Complete an application on a form supplied by the Board; (2) P…

.07 Scope of Practice. A. A licensed perfusionist may practice only under the supervision of a licensed physician. B. The scope of practice of a licensed perfusionist is performance of the functions necessary for the support, treatment, measurement, or supplementation of the card…

.08 Identification; Notice. A. A licensed perfusionist shall wear an identification tag or a badge which identifies that individual as a licensed perfusionist. B. License. (1) A licensed perfusionist shall: (a) Keep a copy of the licensee’s license in their employment file; and (…

.09 Terms of Perfusionist-Basic License. A. Term and Expiration. (1) A perfusionist-basic license shall expire 2 years after it is issued. (2) Except as provided in §§D and E of this regulation, a perfusionist-basic license may not be renewed or extended beyond the 2-year expirat…

.10 Renewal and Reinstatement of Licensure as a Perfusionist-Advanced. A. Renewal Notice. At least 1 month before the license expires, the Board shall send a renewal notice to the licensed perfusionist-advanced that states: (1) The date on which the current license expires; (2) T…

.11 Continuing Education. A. Application. (1) The continuing education requirements apply to all renewal applications. (2) The Board may not renew or reinstate the license of a perfusionist-advanced unless the perfusionist-advanced has met the requirements for continuing educatio…

.12 Clinical Activity. A. Application. (1) The clinical activity requirements apply to all renewal applications. (2) The Board may not renew or reinstate the license of a perfusionist-advanced unless the perfusionist-advanced has met the requirements for clinical activity describ…

.13 Fees. The following non-refundable fees are applicable to perfusionists: A. Perfusionist initial license application fee: (1) Before October 1, 2015 — $300; and (2) After October 1, 2015 — To be determined and promulgated in regulations by the Board in accordance with Health …

.14 Prohibited Conduct. A. Subject to the hearing provision of Health Occupations Article, §14-405, Annotated Code of Maryland, the disciplinary panel may deny a license to any applicant, reprimand any licensee, place any licensee on probation, or suspend or revoke a license if t…

.15 Penalties. A. Except as otherwise provided in Health Occupations Article, §14-5E-01(g), Annotated Code of Maryland, an individual may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice perfusion in this State unless licensed to practice perfusion by the Board. B. An indi…

.16 Investigations, Hearings, and Appeals. A. A. Complaints alleging prohibited conduct shall be referred to the disciplinary panel to be investigated according to the disciplinary panel’s procedures. B. A hearing on charges issued under Regulation .14 of this chapter or Health O…

.17 Required Reports. A. Except as provided in §B, C, or F of this regulation, hospitals, related institutions, alternative health systems as defined in Health Occupations Article, §1-401, Annotated Code of Maryland, and employers shall file with the Board a report that the hospi…

.18 Fines, Penalties, and Sanctioning. A. General Application of Sanctioning Guidelines. (1) Sections A and B of this regulation and Regulation .19 of this chapter do not apply to offenses for which a mandatory sanction is set by statute or regulation. (2) Except as provided in §…

.19 Sanctioning Guidelines for Perfusionists. A. Subject to provisions of Regulation .18A and B of this chapter, the Board may impose sanctions as outlined in §B of this regulation on perfusionists for violations of Health Occupations Article, §14-5E-16, Annotated Code of Marylan…

.01 Scope. This chapter governs how an individual becomes licensed as a naturopathic doctor and how naturopathic doctors are regulated and disciplined.

.02 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Approved naturopathic medical program” means a naturopathic medical education program: (a) In the United States that: (i) Provides the degree of Doctor of Naturopathy or D…

.03 Naturopathic Medicine Advisory Committee. A. The Committee shall consist of five members appointed by the Board as follows: (1) Two members shall be individuals who: (a) Practice naturopathic medicine; (b) Are certified by the North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners; (…

.03-1 Naturopathic Doctors Formulary Council. A. The Council consists of the following members: (1) The Deputy Secretary for Public Health Services or the Deputy Secretary’s designee; and (2) The following members, appointed by the Board: (a) Two individuals who: (i) Are licensed…

.03-2 Naturopathic Doctors Formulary Council and Board Duties. A. Council Duties. (1) The Council shall: (a) Develop and recommend to the Board a formulary for use by licensed naturopathic doctors; (b) Annually review the formulary adopted by the Board under §B(2) of this regulat…

.04 Qualifications for Initial Licensure. A. To qualify for a license, an applicant shall meet the following requirements: (1) Be of good moral character; (2) Be at least 21 years of age; (3) Have a doctorate in naturopathic medicine from an approved naturopathic medical program;…

.05 Collaboration and Consultation Agreement and the Written Attestation. A. A collaboration and consultation agreement shall: (1) Include the name and license number of the physician with whom the applicant has the collaboration and consultation agreement; (2) State that the app…

.06 Documentation for Initial Licensure. A. The applicant shall submit an application on a form supplied by the Board. B. A completed application shall include: (1) Verification of naturopathic medical education; (2) Documentation of successful completion of the examination requi…

.07 Exceptions to Licensure Requirements. The following individuals do not need to be licensed in order to practice naturopathy in Maryland: A. An individual who is employed by the United States Government to practice naturopathic medicine while practicing within the scope of tha…

.08 Scope of Practice. A license authorizes a licensee, consistent with naturopathic education, training, and competence demonstrated by passing the Naturopathic Physician Licensing Examination, to: A. Order and perform physical and laboratory examinations for diagnostic purposes…

.09 Prohibited Actions. An individual who is solely licensed as a naturopathic doctor may not: A. Prescribe, dispense, or administer any prescription drug; B. Perform surgical procedures; C. Unless licensed under the Health Occupations Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, practic…

.10 Renewals and Reinstatement. A. Renewals. (1) The Board may not renew a license until the Comptroller of Maryland has verified that the individual has paid all undisputed taxes and unemployment insurance contributions, or arranged for repayment. (2) The term of a license renew…

.11 Continuing Education Requirements. A. Requirements. A licensed naturopathic doctor shall take at least 50 hours of continuing education credits during every 2-year renewal period: (1) For license renewal, preceding the expiration of the license for a naturopathic doctor; or (…

.12 Grounds for Discipline. Subject to the hearing provisions Health Occupations Article, §14-405, Annotated Code of Maryland, the Board, on the affirmative vote of a majority of its members then serving as a quorum of the Board, may deny a license to any applicant, or a discipli…

.13 Sanctioning Guidelines. A. Subject to provisions of Regulation .09A and B of this chapter, the disciplinary panel may impose sanctions as outlined in §B of this regulation on physicians for violations of Health Occupations Article, §§1-302, 14-404(a), and 14-504, Annotated Co…

.14 Investigations and Hearings. A. Except as otherwise provided in State Government Article, Title 10, Subtitle 2, Annotated Code of Maryland, before the Board or a disciplinary panel takes any action under Health Occupations Article, §14-5F-18(a), Annotated Code of Maryland, th…

.15 Cost of Bringing an Action Against a Licensee. A. If, after a hearing, a licensee is found to have violated provisions of Health Occupations Article, §14-5F-18, Annotated Code of Maryland, the Board shall impose a fee on the licensee that shall approximate the Board’s cost of…

.16 Unauthorized Practice of Naturopathic Medicine and Title and Identification as Naturopathic Doctor. A. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, an individual may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice naturopathic medicine in this State without a license…

.17 Reporting Requirements. A. A licensed naturopathic doctor, a licensed health care practitioner, a health care facility as defined in Health-General Article, §19-114, Annotated Code of Maryland, located in the State, and a State agency shall file a written report with the Boar…

.18 Advertising. An advertisement may not contain: A. A statement containing misrepresentation of facts; B. Statements that cannot be verified by the Board for truthfulness; C. Statements likely to mislead or deceive because in context the statements make only a partial disclosur…

.19 Code of Ethics. A. Naturopathic doctors shall concern themselves primarily with the welfare of the patient. B. A naturopathic doctor who suffers from a physical, mental, or emotional impairment, including substance abuse, that impacts the individual’s ability to practice natu…

.20 Fees. The following fees are applicable to naturopathic doctors: A. Initial application fee — $790; B. Renewal Fee: (1) Biennial license renewal fee — $486; and (2) The Maryland Health Care Commission fee as determined by Maryland Health Care Commission under COMAR 10.25.03; …

.21 Initial Licensure by Reciprocity. A. Requirements. An applicant for initial licensure by reciprocity shall: (1) Have an active, unrestricted license to practice naturopathic medicine in another jurisdiction that, at the time the applicant was licensed, had licensure requireme…

.01 Scope. This chapter governs reporting requirements to the Board of Physicians concerning health care providers and naturopathic doctors by: A. Hospitals; B. Related institutions; C. Employers of allied health providers or naturopathic doctors; D. Health care facilities; E. St…

.02 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Abandon” means a health care provider’s withdrawal from the care and treatment of a patient during the course of treatment without giving reasonable notice to the patient …

.03 Mandated Reports. A. Subject to the limitations set out in §§B, C and D of this regulation, the reporting entity shall report to the Board in writing any change made with respect to a health care provider: (1) Whom the reporting entity employs; (2) Who works with the reportin…

.04 Naturopathic Doctors. A. A licensed naturopathic doctor, other licensed health care practitioner, health care facility located in the State, or State agency shall file a written report to the Board if there is reason to believe that a licensed naturopathic doctor is or may be…

.05 Time Frames for the Submission of Reports. A. Physicians. (1) A reporting entity shall file reports required under this chapter with the Board within 10 days of any change made with regard to a physician. (2) Within 10 days, the reporting entity who has reported a change to t…

.06 Enforcement. A. The Board shall conduct any necessary investigation regarding failure of a reporting entity to file a report required under this chapter. B. Over the signature of an officer, the executive director, or the deputy director, the Board may issue subpoenas in conn…

.07 Confidentiality. A report made to the Board under this chapter is not subject to subpoena or discovery in any civil action other than a proceeding arising out of a hearing and the final disposition of the Board or disciplinary panel. Cross References 10.32.22.06S

.08 Public Notice of Failure to File a Report and Disposition. A. The notice of failure to file a report and any final disposition under this chapter are public documents. B. The notice of failure to file a report and any final disposition shall redact: (1) The name of a patient …

.01 Scope. This chapter defines the parameters under which a physician may obtain a permit to dispense prescription drugs to that physician’s patients, dispense prescription drugs to the patients of other prescribers under certain circumstances, and delegate parts of the dispensi…