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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 30.08.02.04" title_num="30" subtitle_num="08" chapter_num="02" heading="Denial of Application for Designation.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>MIEMSS may deny an application for designation without conducting an on-site review if it finds that the hospital:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Would add unnecessary duplication of services to a geographic service area where there is not a sufficient need for additional trauma or specialty services;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Is unable to meet the requirements of this subtitle for the level of designation sought;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Makes a false statement or omits a material fact in the hospital records, documentation, or materials required to be submitted that pertain to the designation process;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Is less qualified than another applicant hospital in the same geographic service area;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Is applying for designation as a specialty center that requires a certificate of need from the Maryland Health Care Commission but does not have the required certificate of need or a waiver of the certificate of need; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Should not be designated for any other relevant reason.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Notice of Denial of Application for Designation.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>MIEMSS shall issue a written notice of denial to the hospital.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The notice of denial shall conform to State Government Article, §10-207, Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>MIEMSS shall send the notice of denial to the chief executive officer of the hospital.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>MIEMSS shall notify the EMS Board of the action taken.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>A hospital may file an appeal with the EMS Board, in accordance with Regulation .08 of this chapter, if MIEMSS denies its application for designation.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>If the EMS Board overturns MIEMSS' decision to deny the application for designation, MIEMSS shall continue the application process by scheduling an on-site review of the hospital.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>If the hospital does not timely appeal MIEMSS' decision to deny the application for designation, MIEMSS' decision is the final agency decision and is not subject to judicial review.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>