Regulation .06 On-Site Review for Initial Specialty Referral Center Designation.
Regulation .06 On-Site Review for Initial Specialty Referral Center Designation.LinkCopy Citation
A.
At MIEMSS' discretion, MIEMSS may accept verification of a specialty referral center by a nationally recognized medical specialty organization, without conducting an on-site review.
B.
The on-site review process for initial designation of specialty referral centers shall be conducted in accordance with Regulation .05 of this chapter, with the following exceptions:
(1)
The on-site review team shall consist of MIEMSS staff, as well as medical, administrative, and nursing professionals having expertise in the specialty being designated;
(2)
The Executive Director may appoint additional staff from other State agencies to the on-site review team when those agencies have shared regulatory oversight in the specialty referral center;
(3)
MIEMSS shall select a team, which, at a minimum, shall include MIEMSS staff and three representatives from the following categories:
(a)
Specialty physician;
(b)
Emergency physician;
(c)
Specialty nurse;
(d)
Administrator;
(4)
The on-site review team members shall:
(a)
Evaluate the appropriateness and capability of the applicant to provide specialty care services, according to the designation standards for that particular specialty, as described at COMAR 30.08.06—30.08.12;
(b)
Verify the hospital's ability to meet the:
(i)
Responsibilities of, and the resources, equipment, and performance standards for, the type of specialty referral center designation sought, and
(ii)
Overall needs of that particular specialty system in that region;
(c)
Familiarize themselves with the hospital's application and the designation standards;
(d)
Inspect the hospital's physical plant;
(e)
Interview team members and management personnel;
(f)
Examine the hospital's specialty care-related documents, including patient care records;
(g)
Review other materials considered appropriate by MIEMSS;
(h)
Provide an exit interview of preliminary findings to the applicant upon the completion of the on-site review; and
(i)
Provide a brief written summary of preliminary findings upon the completion of the on-site review.