Section 10-504 – Qualifications of Applicants
To qualify for a license, an applicant shall: (1) Have a certificate of accreditation from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals for the private inpatient facility to be operated; or (2) Meet the requirements that the Secretary adopts under this subtitle.
Section 10-505 – Applications for Licenses
(a) An applicant for a license shall submit an application on the form that the Secretary requires. (b) The application shall provide the information that the Secretary requires.
Section 10-506 – Investigation of Applicant
When an application for a license is filed, the Department promptly shall investigate the applicant.
Section 10-507 – Issuance of License
The Department shall issue a license to any applicant who meets the requirements of this subtitle.
Section 10-508 – Scope of License
A license authorizes the licensee to operate a private facility while the license is effective.
Section 10-509 – Inspections
(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Department shall inspect each private, inpatient facility at least once every 6 months and at any other time that the Department considers necessary. (2) A facility that is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals shall be inspected under § 19-308(b) of this article. […]
Section 10-510 – Denials, Suspensions, and Revocations
(a) The Department shall deny a license to any applicant or suspend or revoke a license if the applicant or licensee fails to comply with the applicable laws, rules, or regulations of this State. (b) Except as otherwise provided in the Administrative Procedure Act, before the Department takes any action under this section, the Department shall give […]
Section 10-511 – Review
Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Department in a contested case, as defined in the Administrative Procedure Act, may petition for judicial review as allowed by the Administrative Procedure Act.
Section 10-514 – Definitions
(a) In Part II of this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Large private group home” means a private group home that admits at least 10 but not more than 16 individuals. (c) “License” means a license issued by the Secretary to operate a private group home. (d) (1) “Private group home” means a residence in which […]
Section 10-516 – Rules and Regulations
(a) A private group home shall be licensed in accordance with Title 7.5 of this article. (b) The Secretary shall adopt rules and regulations for establishing, licensing, and operating private group homes.