Maryland § 10-509
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 10-509, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10-509.
(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Department shall inspect each private, inpatient facility at least once every 6 months and at any other time that the Department considers necessary.
(2) A facility that is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals shall be inspected under § 19-308(b) of this article.
(b) The Department shall keep a report of each inspection.
(c) The Department shall bring any deficiencies to the attention of the management of the private, inpatient facility.
(d) Complaint investigations of private inpatient facilities and psychiatric units of private acute general hospitals shall be performed in accordance with the provisions of § 19-309 of this article.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 10-509
What does Maryland Code § 10-509 cover?
Section 10-509 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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