# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 07 — Hospitals

### Chapter 01 — Acute General Hospitals and Special Hospitals

#### Regulation .09 Service Standards — Nonaccredited Hospitals.

*COMAR 10.07.01.09*

A. Acute General Hospitals and Special Hospitals. Nonaccredited acute general and special hospitals shall comply with The Joint Commission’s Hospital Accreditation Standards.

B. Waiver Authority. The Secretary may, for good cause, waive compliance with the incorporated Joint Commission standards. The hospital shall justify the need for the waiver in the manner prescribed by the Department.