Section 9-205 - Miscellaneous powers and duties. - Maryland Statutes

§ 9-205. Miscellaneous powers and duties.
 

(a)  Powers.- In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this title, the Board may: 

(1) Adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this title; and 

(2) Take any action necessary to enable the State to meet applicable federal requirements. 

(b)  Duties.- In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in this title, the Board shall: 

(1) Report directly to the Secretary, as the Secretary requires; 

(2) Adopt standards for: 

(i) Licensure of applicants; and 

(ii) Practice of licensees; 

(3) Devise examinations and adopt investigative procedures to: 

(i) Determine whether licensees meet the standards adopted by the Board; and 

(ii) Assure that licensees continue to meet these standards; and 

(4) Conduct a continuing study and investigation of nursing homes and nursing home administrators to improve: 

(i) Licensing standards; and 

(ii) Procedures for enforcing these standards. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 43, §§ 769, 770; 1981, ch. 8, § 2; 1990, ch. 6, § 11; 1996, ch. 10, § 1.]