Maryland Administrative Code

.06 Participants Leaving the State. A. A participant who moves from this State to another state where a safe practice or other rehabilitation program is in place shall be transferred to that program. B. A nurse participant who moves to a state where there is no rehabilitation pro…

.07 Informational Booklet. The committee shall publish an informational booklet for the public that describes the program.

.01 Exclusion. The Board of Nursing is not subject to the provisions of COMAR 10.01.14, but shall be governed by this chapter.

.02 Public Attendance. A. At any open session of the Board of Nursing, the general public may attend and observe. B. Except in instances when the Board expressly invites public testimony, questions, comments, or other forms of public participation, or when public participation is…

.03 Disruptive Conduct. A. Prohibition. A person attending an open session of the Board may not engage in any conduct, including visual demonstrations such as the waving of placards, signs, or banners, that disrupts the session or that interferes with the right of members of the …

.04 Recording, Photographing, and Broadcasting of Open Sessions. A. A member of the public, including any representative of the news media, may record discussions of the Board at an open session by means of a tape recorder or any other recording device if the device does not crea…

.05 Recordings Not Part of Record. A recording of an open session made by a member of the public, or any transcript derived from such a recording, may not be considered a part of the record of any proceeding of the Board of Nursing.

.01 Exclusion from Regulations. This chapter is not applicable to, and does not restrict or limit, a: A. Registered nurse from performing those functions which constitute the practice of registered nursing as defined by law; and B. Medical claims consultant from performing medica…

.02 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Board” means the Board of Nursing. (2) “Board-approved course” means an educational offering specific to the case management of the injured worker under the Workers' Compe…

.03 Certification Requirements. A. For certification as an RN-WCCM, an applicant shall: (1) Hold a current license to practice registered nursing in this State or a multistate licensure privilege to practice registered nursing; (2) Submit documentation of successful completion of…

.04 Renewal of Certification. A. Unless renewed biennially, a certification to practice as an RN-WCCM expires at the same time as the registered nurse license. B. Before certification as an RN-WCCM expires, the RN-WCCM may renew the certification for an additional term, if the RN…

.05 Notice to Workers' Compensation Commission. The Board shall: A. Notify the Commission of: (1) The status of any RN-WCCM regulated under this chapter; and (2) Any RN-WCCM who fails to renew their certification; and B. Provide the Commission quarterly reports of disciplinary ac…

.06 Scope of Practice. A. The RN-WCCM may perform medical case management of the injured worker as defined in this chapter. B. The RN-WCCM shall comply with all: (1) Other statutes or regulations governing registered nurse practice; and (2) Laws, statutory policies, and procedure…

.07 Course Approval. A. Each provider shall: (1) Submit a course proposal for approval before implementation and at least every 3 years thereafter; and (2) Obtain from the Board a curriculum checklist detailing the content to be included in the course. B. All changes, additions, …

.08 Course Requirements. A. Each course shall have a minimum of 16 hours of theory content. B. The curriculum shall include the following content areas: (1) An historical perspective of case management; (2) Insurance terms and types of coverage—general; (3) Federal and State insu…

.09 Faculty. A. Qualifications. Faculty shall hold a: (1) Current license in Maryland to practice registered nursing or a multistate licensure privilege to practice registered nursing; and (2) Certification as a case manager by a certifying body recognized by the Board. B. Respon…

.10 Unlawful Practice. A. Unless authorized to practice under this chapter, an individual may not use the words “registered nurse—workers' compensation medical case manager”, RN—WCCM, or any other words, letters, or symbols with the intent to represent that the individual is a re…

.01 Scope. This chapter applies to all certified registered nurse practitioners/psychiatric mental health (CRNP/PMH) and psychiatric mental health/advanced practice registered nurses (PMH/APRN) in Maryland, with a specialty certification in psychiatric mental health, who will be …

.02 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Certified registered nurse practitioner/psychiatric mental health (CRNP/PMH)” means a certified registered nurse practitioner who: (a) Is certified by the Board as a certi…

.03 Licensure. An individual shall be licensed as a registered nurse in Maryland, or have an active multistate licensure privilege to practice as a registered nurse in Maryland, and be certified by the Board as a CRNP/PMH or PMH/APRN in order to provide teletherapy services in Ma…

.04 Teletherapy. A. In order to provide teletherapy services to a client, a CRNP/PMH or PMH/APRN shall have: (1) Established a client-therapist relationship; (2) Performed a mental status assessment; (3) Established a diagnosis; (4) Developed a treatment plan; and (5) Obtained an…

.05 Standards of Practice. A. A CRNP/PMH or PMH/APRN providing teletherapy services shall be held to the same standards of practice and documentation as those applicable in in-person health care settings. B. A CRNP/PMH or PMH/APRN may not treat a patient or prescribe medication b…

.06 Discipline. A. The Board shall use the same standards in evaluating and investigating a complaint and disciplining a CRNP/PMH or PMH/APRN who provides teletherapy as it would use for a CRNP/PMH or PMH/APRN who is not. B. A CRNP/PMH or PMH/APRN who provides teletherapy service…

.01 Scope. This chapter establishes standards for the imposition of monetary penalties not exceeding $5,000 against a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, direct-entry midwife, licensed certified midwife, or advanced practice registered nurse if the Board finds that there …

.02 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Board” means the Board of Nursing. (2) “Licensee” means, unless the context requires otherwise, a: (a) Registered nurse, a licensed practical nurse, or an advanced practic…

.03 Imposition of Penalty Generally. A. The Board may impose a penalty against a licensee if the Board finds that there are grounds to take action against the licensee pursuant to Health Occupations Article, §8-316, Annotated Code of Maryland. B. The penalty in §A of this regulat…

.04 Imposition of Penalties on Licensees. A. A penalty of not less than $100 or more than $1,000 may be imposed by the Board on a licensee if found guilty of any of the following: (1) Filing a false report or record of an individual under the licensee's care; (2) Giving any false…

.05 Payment of Monetary Penalties. A. The licensee shall pay all fines by cashier's check or money order made payable to the Board and delivered personally or by certified mail to the Board within 60 days of the date of the order. B. The Board shall pay all monies collected by th…

.01 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) Abandonment. (a) “Abandonment” means: (i) Termination by a nurse of a client assignment which had been accepted by the nurse, without reasonable notification to the immedia…

.02 Ethical Responsibilities. A. A nurse shall: (1) Provide services with respect for human dignity and the uniqueness of a client unrestricted by consideration of social or economic status, religious affiliation, personal attributes, or the nature of health problems; (2) Safegua…

.03 Penalties. Violation of this chapter may result in the Board taking disciplinary action against a nurse pursuant to Health Occupations Article, §8-316, Annotated Code of Maryland.

.01 Exclusion from Regulations. This chapter is not applicable to, and does not restrict or limit, other health care practitioners who are authorized to perform these duties under their respective laws.

.02 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Administer” means to hang or give subsequent fluids and medications. (2) “Antineoplastic” means: (a) Chemical or biologic agents that have a toxic effect on the disease-ca…

.03 Education. To perform infusion therapy, the licensee shall: A. Complete an infusion therapy program of study which contains didactic content and a clinical practicum consistent with the standards of practice established by the INS or other bodies approved by the Board that in…

.04 Infusion Therapy Acts — General. A. The licensee shall comply with the employer's written policies and procedures which are in compliance with this chapter regarding infusion therapy. B. The licensee shall maintain medical records in accordance with Health-General Article, Ti…

.05 Infusion Therapy Acts — LPN. A. The LPN may perform the following infusion therapy acts for peripheral and subcutaneous infusions when there is an RN on site or available by telephone: (1) Calculate and adjust flow rate including pumps; (2) Observe and report on: (a) Insertio…

.06 Infusion Therapy Acts — RN. A. In addition to all previously identified procedures in Regulations .04 and .05A—C of this chapter, the RN may perform the following procedures: (1) Administer medication via IV “push”; (2) Initiate subcutaneous infusion of medication; and (3) Pr…

.01 Exclusion from Regulations. This chapter is not applicable to and does not restrict or limit: A. Other health care practitioners who are authorized to perform these duties under the Maryland Health Occupations Article; or B. A licensed practical or registered nurse from actin…

.02 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Alternate light source (ALS)” means equipment that produces visible and invisible light at various wave lengths to enhance the visualization of evidence. (2) “Board” means…

.03 Authorization to Practice. A. An individual may be certified as: (1) A registered nurse forensic nurse examiner-adult (RN-FNE-A); (2) A registered nurse forensic nurse examiner-pediatric (RN-FNE-P); or (3) A registered nurse forensic nurse examiner-adult/pediatric (RN-FNE-AP)…

.04 Scope and Standards of Practice. A. An RN-FNE may perform the following tasks and functions with respect to the age group for which the RN-FNE is certified under Regulation .03 of this chapter: (1) Perform forensic evidentiary examinations on victims and alleged perpetrators …

.05 Standards for Training Programs. A. The Board shall approve two RN-FNE standardized curricula as follows: (1) An RN-FNE-Adult curriculum for the examination of adults and individuals 13 years old or older; and (2) An RN-FNE-Pediatric curriculum for the examination of children…

.06 Certification by Endorsement. A. Endorsement Applicant. (1) In addition to the requirement listed in Regulation .03 of this chapter and COMAR 10.27.01.09, an applicant from another state applying for certification to practice as a RN-FNE, RN-FNE-P, or RN-FNE-AP shall: (a) Mee…

.07 Renewal of Certification. A. Certification to practice as a FNE expires at the same time as the RN license. B. Beginning January 1, 2016, renewal requirements will change to reflect the 2-year biennial license renewal that was implemented during 2015. C. An FNE who has an eve…

.08 Reinstatement of Certification. A. If the applicant does not meet the requirements in Regulation .07 of this chapter, the applicant may apply for re-instatement if the applicant: (1) Either: (a) Has a current, active RN license; or (b) Has a multistate licensure privilege to …

.09 Unlawful Practice. A. Unless authorized to practice under this chapter, an individual may not use the words “forensic nurse examiner” or the acronyms “RN-FNE”, “RN-FNE-A”, “RN-FNE-P”, or “RN-FNE-AP”, or any other words, letters, or symbols with the intent to represent the ind…

.01 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Board” means the regulatory body responsible for issuing nurse licenses. (2) “Information System” means the coordinated licensure information system. (3) “Primary state of…