Section 5-803 - Duties [Amendment subject to abrogation]. - Maryland Statutes

§ 5-803. Duties [Amendment subject to abrogation].
 

The Committee shall: 

(1) Evaluate causes or factors contributing to deaths in facilities or programs operated or licensed by the Mental Hygiene Administration and the Developmental Disabilities Administration or 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. 
 

[2000, ch. 470; 2001, ch. 640; 2006, ch. 268.]