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2006 LAWS OF MARYLAND
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Ch. 268
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(2) The Committee or subcommittee may choose to prepare questions for
the provider, State residential center director, or other relevant person or may request
the attendance of the provider, director, or other relevant person at a Committee or
subcommittee meeting.
(3) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, Committee
members may not communicate directly with the provider, a State residential center
director, a State psychiatric superintendent, or a family member or guardian of the
individual who is the subject of a death report.
5-806.
Upon request of the chairman of the Committee or subcommittee, and as
necessary to carry out the purpose of the Committee, the following shall immediately
provide the Committee or subcommittee with access to information and records
regarding an individual whose death is being reviewed:
(1) A provider of medical care, including dental and mental health care;
(2) A State or local government agency; and
(3) A provider of residential or other services.
5-806.1.
(A) (1) THE OFFICE OF HEALTH CARE QUALITY SHALL PROVIDE
AGGREGATE INCIDENT DATA TO THE COMMITTEE ONCE EVERY 3 MONTHS.
(2) WHEN PROVIDING AGGREGATE INCIDENT DATA TO THE COMMITTEE,
TO THE EXTENT PRACTICABLE. THE OFFICE OF HEALTH CARE QUALITY SHALL
IDENTIFY TRENDS AND PATTERNS THAT MAY THREATEN THE HEALTH, SAFETY, OR
WELL-BEING OF AN INDIVIDUAL.
(B) THE COMMITTEE SHALL REVIEW THE AGGREGATE INCIDENT DATA AND
MAKE FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT ON SYSTEM
QUALITY ASSURANCE NEEDS.
(C) THE COMMITTEE MAY CONSULT WITH EXPERTS AS NEEDED TO CARRY
OUT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION.
5-807.
A person shall have the immunity from liability under § 5-393 of the Courts
Article for any action as a member of the Committee or for giving information to,
participating in, or contributing to the function of the Committee or subcommittee.
5-808.
(a) (1) At least once in a calendar year, the Committee shall prepare a report
for public distribution.
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