Regulation .02 Collection and Submission of Data.
Regulation .02 Collection and Submission of Data.LinkCopy Citation
A.
Long-term care providers, on a periodic basis as requested, shall submit accurate, timely, and complete data required by the Commission for:
(1)
The development of methodologies and planning; and
(2)
Maintenance of the nursing home performance evaluation guide.
B.
The Commission shall:
(1)
Annually survey providers of comprehensive care, extended care, chronic hospital care, and assisted living; and
(2)
Prepare a schedule for surveying other long-term care providers.
C.
Providers shall retain a listing of all patient/client codes, as applicable, and a copy of the survey for 5 years to permit the Commission to follow up on unclear responses.
D.
Long-term care providers shall prepare and submit to the Commission within 60 days of receipt of the survey instrument, data responses to the Maryland Long-Term Care Survey. Failure to submit these responses in a timely fashion may subject the provider to penalties as described in COMAR 10.25.12.
E.
A survey required under this regulation does not replace any existing data requirements of the Department or any agencies or commissions of the State.