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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".08" citation="COMAR 10.07.08.08" title_num="10" subtitle_num="07" chapter_num="08" heading="Affiliated Hospitals.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The freestanding medical facility shall be reviewed under the affiliated hospital's accreditation by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The governing body of the affiliated hospital shall provide administrative and clinical oversight for the care and services provided by the freestanding medical facility. Services of the facility shall be reviewed and monitored consistent with the hospital's bylaws, including but not limited to:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Patient safety;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Peer review;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Medical staff;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Risk management; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Quality improvement.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The Department may issue a waiver for the requirement for accreditation if the affiliated hospital is not accredited or if the hospital is actively seeking accreditation.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>