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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".19" citation="COMAR 10.07.05.19" title_num="10" subtitle_num="07" chapter_num="05" heading="Special Requirements for the Provision of Home Medical Equipment Services.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>An agency that provides home medical equipment services shall meet the requirements of this regulation in addition to meeting the requirements of Regulations .01—.16 of this chapter.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Education and Training. When an agency provides home medical equipment services, the agency shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Ensure that its personnel demonstrate competency in delivering and installing the equipment;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Provide education, training, and written instructions to the client, the client representative, or the individual caring for the client on the use of the equipment at the time of installation; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Provide the client, client representative, or the individual caring for the client the telephone number of the agency in the event of equipment failure or emergency.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Upon request, an agency shall provide the prescribing physician with a copy of the:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Qualifications, duties, and responsibilities of agency personnel who deliver the home medical equipment services; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Instructions given to the client and the client’s caregivers.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Client Records. The agency shall maintain a client record for each client receiving home medical equipment services in accordance with industry standards, including but not limited to:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Physician order for the provision of home medical equipment services;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Any significant change of condition;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Services provided; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Any other pertinent information regarding the client being served.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>An agency shall ensure that the installation, maintenance, repair, and storage of home medical equipment comply with the manufacturer’s specifications.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>