(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board” means the State Board of Physicians. (c) “Committee” means the Perfusion Advisory Committee established under § 14–5E–05 of this subtitle. (d) “License” means a license issued by the Board to practice perfusion. (e) “Licensed perfusionist” means a perfusionist who is licensed by the Board under this subtitle […]
This subtitle does not limit the right of an individual to practice a health occupation that the individual is authorized to practice under this article.
The Board shall adopt regulations for the licensure and practice of perfusion.
(a) (1) The Board shall set reasonable fees for the issuance and renewal of licenses and other services it provides to perfusionists. (2) The fees charged shall be set so as to produce funds to approximate the cost of maintaining the licensure program and the other services provided to perfusionists, including the cost of providing a rehabilitation program […]
There is a Perfusion Advisory Committee within the Board.
(a) The Committee consists of seven members, appointed by the Board as follows: (1) (i) On or before September 30, 2013, three individuals who practice perfusion and who: 1. Are certified by a national certifying board; and 2. Have a minimum of 2 years experience; and (ii) On or after October 1, 2013, three licensed perfusionists; (2) Three physicians, at least one […]
(a) In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, the Committee shall: (1) Develop and recommend to the Board: (i) Regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle; (ii) A code of ethics for the practice of perfusion for adoption by the Board; (iii) Recommendations concerning the practice of perfusion, including standards of care for the […]
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, on or after October 1, 2013, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the individual may practice perfusion in this State. (b) This section does not apply to a student enrolled in an education program under § 14–5E–09(c)(2) of this subtitle while practicing perfusion in that program.
(a) To qualify for a license, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this section. (b) The applicant shall: (1) Be of good moral character; (2) Be at least 18 years old; and (3) Complete a criminal history records check in accordance with § 14–308.1 of this title. (c) An applicant for a license to practice perfusion […]
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, an applicant who otherwise qualifies for a license under § 14–5E–09(c)(2) of this subtitle is entitled to be licensed for a single 2–year term before taking the national certifying examination given by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion or its successor organization or another examination given […]
(a) To apply for a license, an applicant shall: (1) Complete a criminal history records check in accordance with § 14–308.1 of this title; (2) Submit an application to the Board on the form that the Board requires; and (3) Pay to the Board the application fee set by the Board. (b) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, the […]
A license authorizes an individual to practice perfusion in this State while the license is effective.
(a) (1) A license expires on a date set by the Board, unless the license is renewed for an additional term as provided in this section. (2) The term of a license issued by the Board may not exceed 3 years. (b) At least 1 month before a license expires, the Board shall send to the licensed perfusionist a […]
(a) (1) A licensed perfusionist shall notify the Board in writing of a change in name or address within 60 days after the change. (2) A licensed perfusionist who fails to comply with the requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection is subject to an administrative penalty of $100. (b) Each licensed perfusionist shall: (1) Keep a copy of the […]
Unless a disciplinary panel agrees to accept the surrender of a license, a licensed perfusionist may not surrender the license nor may the license lapse by operation of law while the licensee is under investigation or while charges are pending against the licensee.
(a) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 14–405 of this title, a disciplinary panel, on the affirmative vote of a majority of the quorum of 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 the applicant or licensee: (1) Fraudulently […]
(a) (1) Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board under this subtitle may take a direct judicial appeal. (2) The appeal shall be made as provided for judicial review of final decisions in Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article. (b) An order of the Board may not be stayed pending review. (c) The Board […]
(a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (d) of this section, hospitals, related institutions, alternative health systems as defined in § 1–401 of this article, and employers shall file with the Board a report that the hospital, related institution, alternative health system, or employer limited, reduced, otherwise changed, or terminated any licensed perfusionist for any […]
(a) Following the filing of charges or notice of initial denial of license application, the Board shall disclose the filing to the public on the Board’s Web site. (b) The Board shall create and maintain a public individual profile on each licensee that includes the following information: (1) A summary of charges filed against the licensee, including a […]
(a) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, on the application of an individual whose license has been revoked, a disciplinary panel, on the affirmative vote of a majority of its full authorized membership, may reinstate a revoked license. (b) A disciplinary panel may not reinstate a revoked license that has been revoked for a period of […]
