Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

REGULATORY REVIEW AND EVALUATION ACT:

EVALUATION REPORTS — JULY 1, 2014 FOR:

Subtitle 01 PROCEDURES
Subtitle 02 DIVISION OF REIMBURSEMENTS

Subtitle 03 HEALTH STATISTICS

Subtitle 04 FISCAL

Subtitle 06 DISEASES

Subtitle 23 ADVANCE DIRECTIVE REGISTRY

SUBMITTED BY:

Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Office of Regulation and Policy Coordination 201 W. Preston Street, Room 512

Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Phone: (410) 767-6499

Email:

EXEMPTION REQUESTED

In accordance with State Government Article, §10-132-1, Annotated Code of Maryland, the Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene has certified to the Governor and the AELR Committee that a review of the following chapters would not be effective or cost-effective and therefore are exempt from the review process based on the fact that they were either initially adopted (IA), comprehensively amended (CA) during the preceding 8 years, or Federally mandated (FM):

Subtitle 01 PROCEDURES

10.01.04 Fair Hearing Appeals Under the Maryland State Medical Assistance Program FM

10.01.06 Fair Hearing Appeals under the Special Supplemental Food Program for

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) FM

10.01.09 Procedures for Hearing Before the Hospital Appeal Board and Nursing Home

Appeal Board CA: 6/19/06

10.01.16 Retention and Disposal of Medical Records and Protected Health Information CA: 3/24/08

10.01.17 Fees for Community Health Programs CA: 9/17/12

10.01.20 Nursing Facility Quality Assessment IA: 10/6/08

10.01.21 Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (MOLST) Form — Procedures

and Requirements IA: 1/1/13

Subtitle 03 HEALTH STATISTICS

10.03.01 Vital Records CA: 1/9/12

10.03.02 Release of Confidential Information in the Center for Maternal and Child

Health and the Office for Genetics and Children with Special Health Care

Needs CA: 10/22/07

Subtitle 04 FISCAL

10.04.01 Local Health Services Funding CA: 11/14/11

Subtitle 06 DISEASES

10.06.01 Communicable Diseases and Related Conditions of Public Health

Importance CA: 4/6/09
10.06.04 School Health Services and Required Immunizations Before Entry into

School CA: 11/24/05
10.06.06 Communicable Disease Prevention—Handling, Treatment, and Disposal

of Special Medical Waste CA: 11/6/06

Subtitle 23 ADVANCE DIRECTIVE REGISTRY

10.23.01 Advance Directive Registry CA: 12/6/07

CHAPTERS THAT ARE VACANT OR THAT HAVE BEEN REPEALED

Subtitle 01 PROCEDURES

10.01.01 Health Care Practitioner User Fee Collection Repealed
10.01.18 Vacant

10.01.19 Vacant

Subtitle 02 DIVISION OF REIMBURSEMENTS

10.02.04 Schedule of Charges for Providers of the Alcohol and Drug Abuse

Administration Repealed

10.02.05 Schedule of Charges for Providers of the Drug Abuse Administration Repealed

10.02.06 Schedule of Charges for Health Facilities Operated by or Funded in Whole

or in Part by the Lab. Admin. Repealed

10.02.07 Schedule of Charges for Health Facil. Oper. by or Funded in Whole or in

Part by the CPHA Repealed

10.02.08 Schedule of Charges for Providers of the Mental Hygiene Administration Repealed

10.02.09 Schedule of Charges for Health Facil. Oper. by or Funded in Whole or in

Part by the MRDDA Repealed

10.02.10 Schedule of Charges for Providers of the Office of Chronic and Rehabilitation

Facilities Repealed

10.02.11 Schedule of Charges for Providers of the Medical Care Policy Administration Repealed

Subtitle 04 FISCAL

10.04.05 Community Residential Services Repealed

10.04.06 Late Payments Repealed

Subtitle 06 DISEASES

10.06.03 Testing for Phenylketonuria (PKU) in the Newborn Child Repealed

Regulatory Review and Evaluation Act

Evaluation Report Form

2012 – 2020

Chapter Codification:

Chapter Name:

Authority:

Date Originally Adopted or Last Amended:

Purpose:

A. Review Criteria. (State Government Article, §10-132(1)(i), Annotated Code of Maryland; COMAR 01.01.3002.20E)

(1) Do the regulations continue to be necessary for the public interest? Yes No

(2) Do the regulations continue to be supported by statutory authority and judicial opinion? Yes No

(3) Are the regulations obsolete or otherwise appropriate for amendment or repeal? Yes No

(4) Are the regulations effective in accomplishing their intended purpose? Yes No

B. Outreach and Research. (State Government Article, §10-135(a)(2)(i)–(viii), Annotated Code of Maryland)

(1) List any stakeholders invited to review the regulations and provide a summary of their participation in and input into the review process.

(2) List any other affected agencies that were invited to review the regulations and provide a summary of their participation in and input into the review process.

(3) Describe the process used to solicit public comment, including:

(a) any notice published in the Maryland Register;

(b) any notice published in newspapers of general circulation;

(c) any notice posted on the unit’s website or on a Statewide website created for units to post notices of regulation review;

(d) any mailing by the adopting authority; and

(e) any public hearing held.

(4) Provide summaries of:

(a) all comments received from stakeholders, affected units, or the public; and

(b) the adopting authority’s responses to those comments.

(5) Describe any interunit conflict reviewed and the resolution or proposed resolution of that conflict.

(6) Provide a summary of any relevant scientific data gathered.

(7) Provide a summary of any relevant information gathered related to the regulations of other states or the federal government.

(8) Provide a summary of any other relevant information gathered.

C. Under COMAR 01.01.2003.20E(3), does the agency have any existing policy statements, guidelines, or standards being applied or enforced which should be promulgated as regulations, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act? Yes No

Has the agency promulgated all regulations required by recent legislation? Yes No

Provide explanations of the above responses, as needed:

D. Actions Needed. (State Government Article, §10-135(a)(2)(ix) – (xi), Annotated Code of Maryland)

(check all that apply)

_x__ no action

___ amendment

___ repeal

___ repeal and adopt new regulations

___ reorganization

Summary:

Person performing review:

Title:

Regulatory Review and Evaluation Act

Evaluation Report Form

2012 – 2020

Chapter Codification:

Chapter Name:

Authority:

Date Originally Adopted or Last Amended:

Purpose:

A. Review Criteria. (State Government Article, §10-132(1)(i), Annotated Code of Maryland; COMAR 01.01.3002.20E)

(1) Do the regulations continue to be necessary for the public interest? Yes No

(2) Do the regulations continue to be supported by statutory authority and judicial opinion? Yes No

(3) Are the regulations obsolete or otherwise appropriate for amendment or repeal? Yes No

(4) Are the regulations effective in accomplishing their intended purpose? Yes No

B. Outreach and Research. (State Government Article, §10-135(a)(2)(i)–(viii), Annotated Code of Maryland)

(1) List any stakeholders invited to review the regulations and provide a summary of their participation in and input into the review process.

(2) List any other affected agencies that were invited to review the regulations and provide a summary of their participation in and input into the review process.

(3) Describe the process used to solicit public comment, including:

(a) any notice published in the Maryland Register;

(b) any notice published in newspapers of general circulation;

(c) any notice posted on the unit’s website or on a Statewide website created for units to post notices of regulation review;

(d) any mailing by the adopting authority; and

(e) any public hearing held.

(4) Provide summaries of:

(a) all comments received from stakeholders, affected units, or the public; and

(b) the adopting authority’s responses to those comments.

(5) Describe any interunit conflict reviewed and the resolution or proposed resolution of that conflict.

(6) Provide a summary of any relevant scientific data gathered.

(7) Provide a summary of any relevant information gathered related to the regulations of other states or the federal government.

(8) Provide a summary of any other relevant information gathered.

C. Under COMAR 01.01.2003.20E(3), does the agency have any existing policy statements, guidelines, or standards being applied or enforced which should be promulgated as regulations, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act? Yes No

Has the agency promulgated all regulations required by recent legislation? Yes No

Provide explanations of the above responses, as needed:

D. Actions Needed. (State Government Article, §10-135(a)(2)(ix) – (xi), Annotated Code of Maryland)

(check all that apply)

___ no action

_x__ amendment

___ repeal

___ repeal and adopt new regulations

___ reorganization

Summary:

Person performing review:

Title:

Regulatory Review and Evaluation Act

Evaluation Report Form

2012 – 2020

Chapter Codification:

Chapter Name:

Authority:

Date Originally Adopted or Last Amended:

Purpose:

A. Review Criteria. (State Government Article, §10-132(1)(i), Annotated Code of Maryland; COMAR 01.01.3002.20E)

(1) Do the regulations continue to be necessary for the public interest? Yes No

(2) Do the regulations continue to be supported by statutory authority and judicial opinion? Yes No

(3) Are the regulations obsolete or otherwise appropriate for amendment or repeal? Yes No

(4) Are the regulations effective in accomplishing their intended purpose? Yes No

B. Outreach and Research. (State Government Article, §10-135(a)(2)(i)–(viii), Annotated Code of Maryland)

(1) List any stakeholders invited to review the regulations and provide a summary of their participation in and input into the review process.

(2) List any other affected agencies that were invited to review the regulations and provide a summary of their participation in and input into the review process.

(3) Describe the process used to solicit public comment, including:

(a) any notice published in the Maryland Register;

(b) any notice published in newspapers of general circulation;

(c) any notice posted on the unit’s website or on a Statewide website created for units to post notices of regulation review;

(d) any mailing by the adopting authority; and

(e) any public hearing held.

(4) Provide summaries of:

(a) all comments received from stakeholders, affected units, or the public; and

(b) the adopting authority’s responses to those comments.

(5) Describe any interunit conflict reviewed and the resolution or proposed resolution of that conflict.

(6) Provide a summary of any relevant scientific data gathered.

(7) Provide a summary of any relevant information gathered related to the regulations of other states or the federal government.

(8) Provide a summary of any other relevant information gathered.

C. Under COMAR 01.01.2003.20E(3), does the agency have any existing policy statements, guidelines, or standards being applied or enforced which should be promulgated as regulations, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act? Yes No

Has the agency promulgated all regulations required by recent legislation? Yes No

Provide explanations of the above responses, as needed:

D. Actions Needed. (State Government Article, §10-135(a)(2)(ix) – (xi), Annotated Code of Maryland)

(check all that apply)

_x_ no action

___ amendment

___ repeal

___ repeal and adopt new regulations

___ reorganization

Summary:

Person performing review:

Title:

Regulatory Review and Evaluation Act

Evaluation Report Form

2012 – 2020

Chapter Codification:

Chapter Name:

Authority:

Date Originally Adopted or Last Amended:

Purpose:

A. Review Criteria. (State Government Article, §10-132(1)(i), Annotated Code of Maryland; COMAR 01.01.3002.20E)

(1) Do the regulations continue to be necessary for the public interest? Yes No

(2) Do the regulations continue to be supported by statutory authority and judicial opinion? Yes No

(3) Are the regulations obsolete or otherwise appropriate for amendment or repeal? Yes No

(4) Are the regulations effective in accomplishing their intended purpose? Yes No

B. Outreach and Research. (State Government Article, §10-135(a)(2)(i)–(viii), Annotated Code of Maryland)

(1) List any stakeholders invited to review the regulations and provide a summary of their participation in and input into the review process.

(2) List any other affected agencies that were invited to review the regulations and provide a summary of their participation in and input into the review process.

(3) Describe the process used to solicit public comment, including:

(a) any notice published in the Maryland Register;

(b) any notice published in newspapers of general circulation;

(c) any notice posted on the unit’s website or on a Statewide website created for units to post notices of regulation review;

(d) any mailing by the adopting authority; and

(e) any public hearing held.

(4) Provide summaries of:

(a) all comments received from stakeholders, affected units, or the public; and

(b) the adopting authority’s responses to those comments.

(5) Describe any interunit conflict reviewed and the resolution or proposed resolution of that conflict.

(6) Provide a summary of any relevant scientific data gathered.

(7) Provide a summary of any relevant information gathered related to the regulations of other states or the federal government.

(8) Provide a summary of any other relevant information gathered.

C. Under COMAR 01.01.2003.20E(3), does the agency have any existing policy statements, guidelines, or standards being applied or enforced which should be promulgated as regulations, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act? Yes No

Has the agency promulgated all regulations required by recent legislation? Yes No

Provide explanations of the above responses, as needed:

D. Actions Needed. (State Government Article, §10-135(a)(2)(ix) – (xi), Annotated Code of Maryland)

(check all that apply)

_X_ no action

___ amendment

___ repeal

___ repeal and adopt new regulations

___ reorganization

Summary:

Person performing review:

Title:

Regulatory Review and Evaluation Act Evaluation Report Form

2012 – 2020

Chapter Codification:

10.01.08

Chapter Name:

Procedures for Access to Records

Authority:

State Government Article, §§10-611—10-628; Health-General Article, §2-104(b); Annotated Code

of Maryland

Date Originally Adopted or Last Amended:

February 18, 2002

Purpose: This chapter establishes the procedures for requesting and gaining access to records and information of the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, its administrations, and its facilities.

A. Review Criteria. (State Government Article, §10-132(1)(i), Annotated Code of Maryland; COMAR 01.01.2003.20E)

(1) Do the regulations continue to be necessary for the public interest? Yes No

(2) Do the regulations continue to be supported by statutory authority and judicial opinion? Yes No

(3) Are the regulations obsolete or otherwise appropriate for amendment or repeal? Yes No

(4) Are the regulations effective in accomplishing their intended purpose? Yes No

B. Outreach and Research. (State Government Article, §10-135(a)(2)(i) – (viii), Annotated Code of Maryland)

(1) List any stakeholders invited to review the regulations and provide a summary of their participation in and input into the review process.

The General Public. A notice was placed in the Baltimore Sun. No comments from the public.

(2) List any other affected agencies that were invited to review the regulations and provide a summary of their participation in and input into the review process.

All State Agencies. A notice was placed in the Maryland Register. No comments from any State Agencies.

(3) Describe the process used to solicit public comment, including:

(a) any notice published in the Maryland Register;

(b) any notice published in newspapers of general circulation;

(c) any notice posted on the unit’s website or on a Statewide website created for units to post notices of regulations review;

(d) any mailing by the adopting authority; and

(e) any public hearing held.

An ad was placed in the November 8th issue of the Baltimore Sun inviting public comment until December 16, 2013. An ad was placed in the November 15th issue of the Maryland Register and on their website inviting public comment until December 16, 2013.