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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".19" citation="COMAR 14.31.06.19" title_num="14" subtitle_num="31" chapter_num="06" heading="Program Planning, Evaluation, and Quality Improvement.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Program Planning and Evaluation. The licensee shall have a formal process for program planning and evaluation which includes at least:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A clearly stated written mission for the program approved by the board of directors;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A set of measurable goals and objectives which is based upon the mission, program, population served, and State-mandated outcome measures;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>A periodic review of achievement of goals and objectives; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>A correction plan approved by the Board for unmet goals.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Program Quality Improvement. The licensee shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Develop and implement an ongoing quality improvement plan; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Annually review and evaluate the quality and effectiveness of the services provided.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>