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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".10" citation="COMAR 30.08.02.10" title_num="30" subtitle_num="08" chapter_num="02" heading="Reverification of Trauma or Specialty Referral Center Designation.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>A designated trauma or specialty referral center, other than a designated adult or pediatric burn center, shall repeat the designation process, as set forth in this chapter, every 5 years.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>A designated adult or pediatric burn center shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Complete the reverification process every 3 years; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>If verified by the American Burn Association:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Concurrently submit to MIEMSS the application submitted to the American Burn Association, along with such supplements as may be required by MIEMSS to demonstrate compliance with COMAR 30.08.06; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Notify MIEMSS immediately of any change in their verification status.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>At MIEMSS’ discretion:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>MIEMSS may accept verification of a trauma or specialty referral center by a nationally recognized medical specialty organization in lieu of conducting an on-site reverification review;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>MIEMSS may determine that there is sufficient data available to MIEMSS concerning the ongoing operation of the trauma or specialty center so that an on-site review is not necessary for a determination of reverification; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>MIEMSS may conduct an on-site review for reverification with MIEMSS staff and representatives, if any, from among the categories required for an initial designation site-review team as MIEMSS deems appropriate.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>If a designated trauma or specialty referral center is in good standing:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>MIEMSS shall send written notice to the chief executive officer of the trauma or specialty referral center requesting that the trauma or specialty referral center submit, within 60 calendar days, a request for reverification of its designation status; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Designated trauma or specialty referral center shall retain its current designation status until the reverification process is completed.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>At the time of the reverification process, MIEMSS shall publish a notice in the Maryland Register that:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Lists the trauma and specialty referral centers that have requested reverification of their designation status;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Requests a person with knowledge of any reason why a designated trauma or specialty referral center should not have its designation status reverified to submit a written statement of the reason to MIEMSS within 20 business days following publication of the notice; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Requests that a hospital not designated that wishes to be considered for designation as a trauma or specialty referral center submit a written application to the Office of Hospital Programs in accordance with Regulation .03 of this chapter within 60 calendar days following publication of the notice.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>