# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 63 — Community-Based Behavioral Health Programs and Services

### Chapter 06 — Application and Licensure Process

#### Regulation .04 Additional Application Requirements for Licenses Not Requiring Accreditation.

*COMAR 10.63.06.04*

A. In addition to the application requirements for all community-based behavioral health services licenses, the provisions of this regulation apply to all applicants for licenses to provide community-based behavioral health services, if the license is permitted by this subtitle to be non-accreditation-based.

B. A program applying for a non-accreditation-based license to provide community-based behavioral health services shall pass an inspection by the Department, or its designee, of all of the program’s sites before issuance of the license;

C. The on-site inspection conducted under §B of this regulation shall include:

  (1) A tour of the physical plant for safety and quality and compliance with regulations and codes;

  (2) Interviews with the staff to verify training and competencies; and

  (3) A review of emergency and disaster preparedness systems.

D. During the on-site inspection, the Department shall ascertain whether the physical plant:

  (1) Provides sufficient space for required services;

  (2) Is appropriately furnished, well lit, adequately ventilated, and easily accessible;

  (3) Is maintained in good repair, safe, clean and free of insects and rodents and hazards;

  (4) Provides secure storage for participant records;

  (5) Provides for the safe and sanitary disposal of trash; and

  (6) Provides marked fire exits and the posting of evacuation routes.