Section 8-510 - Demonstration studies to evaluate regulation changes. - Maryland Statutes

§ 8-510. Demonstration studies to evaluate regulation changes.
 

(a)  In general.- The Board may conduct a demonstration study to evaluate a proposed change to regulations regarding nursing practices or the activities of nursing assistants or medication technicians in a practice setting. 

(b)  Purpose.- A demonstration study enables the Board, in a controlled practice setting, to determine: 

(1) The safety of the proposed practice or activity; and 

(2) The appropriate education or training requirements for a proposed practice or activity. 

(c)  Duties of Board; waivers.-  

(1) The Board shall: 

(i) Approve the demonstration study design; and 

(ii) Select the testing facilities. 

(2) The Board may waive selected nursing practice requirements during a demonstration study. 
 

[2004, chs. 455, 456.]