Maryland § 5-803 - IN EFFECT
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 5-803 — IN EFFECT, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-803. IN EFFECT
IN EFFECT
The Committee shall:
(1) Evaluate causes or factors contributing to deaths in facilities or programs:
(i) Operated or licensed by the Developmental Disabilities Administration;
(ii) Licensed by the Behavioral Health Administration to provide mental health services and identified in § 10–713(a) of this article; or
(iii) Operating by waiver under § 7–903(b) of this article;
(2) Review aggregate incident data regarding facilities or programs that are licensed or operated by the Developmental Disabilities Administration or operating by waiver under § 7–903(b) of this article;
(3) Identify patterns and systemic problems and ensure consistency in the review process; and
(4) Make recommendations to the Secretary and the Secretary of Disabilities to prevent avoidable injuries and avoidable deaths and improve quality of care.
§5–803. // EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 31, 2032 PER CHAPTER 221 OF 2022 //
The Committee shall:
(1) Evaluate causes or factors contributing to deaths in facilities or programs:
(i) Operated or licensed by the Developmental Disabilities Administration;
(ii) Licensed by the Behavioral Health Administration to provide mental health services and identified in § 10–713(a) of this article; or
(iii) Operating by waiver under § 7–903(b) of this article;
(2) Identify patterns and systemic problems and ensure consistency in the review process; and
(3) Make recommendations to the Secretary to prevent avoidable deaths and improve quality of care.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 5-803
What does Maryland Code § 5-803 cover?
Section 5-803 ("IN EFFECT") 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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