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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".08" citation="COMAR 10.07.16.08" title_num="10" subtitle_num="07" chapter_num="16" heading="Inspections.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>A facility shall be open to inspection by the Department at all times for the purpose of quality oversight and investigation of complaints or incidents.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The facility’s administrative and medical records shall be available for review and for copying by the Department.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>New Facilities.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A facility that is issued a provisional license shall be subject to inspections by the Department every 6 months and at any other time to determine compliance with:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>This chapter; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>The Standards for Behavioral Health Care.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>If the facility has not attained accreditation by the Joint Commission within 1 year after beginning operations or has had its application for accreditation rejected, the facility shall:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Cease operations; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Be subject to inspection to insure that all residents are receiving care and treatment in accordance with their needs as a safe discharge is arranged.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>A facility shall be open to inspection by the Department to follow up on the findings identified in the accreditation report of the Joint Commission.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>