# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 05 — Freestanding Ambulatory Care Facilities

### Chapter 03 — Freestanding Major Medical Equipment Facilities

#### Regulation .04 Inspections by the Secretary.

*COMAR 10.05.03.04*

A. The Secretary may verify compliance with licensing requirements through on-site random sample record reviews.

B. For the purpose of verifying compliance, the Secretary shall have access to:

  (1) The facility or office where the equipment is located;

  (2) Patients' medical records, including image or scan records;

  (3) Quality assurance records, including peer review documentation;

  (4) Records documenting in-service training on use of the equipment;

  (5) Records verifying personnel training;

  (6) Equipment quality control and inspection records;

  (7) Radiation safety reports;

  (8) Records of referrals and evidence of appropriate use of equipment;

  (9) Policies and procedures that ensure safe operation of equipment; and

  (10) Qualifications of personnel:

    (a) Permitted to supervise use of the major medical equipment,

    (b) Permitted to operate the major medical equipment, and

    (c) Responsible for maintenance of the major medical equipment.