Md. Code Regs. 10.14.08.06

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 25, December 13, 2024

Section 10.14.08.06 - Application for Professional and Volunteer Firefighter Innovative Cancer Screening Technologies Program Grants

A. An applicant:

(1) Shall submit a completed application to the Department by the due date listed in the request for applications;

(2) Shall include in the application all required information listed in the request for applications, including:

(a) The names and qualifications of the health care providers that will advise the applicant on the selection and administration of cancer screening tests;

(b) The number of firefighters to be screened;

(c) The selection criteria the applicant used to identify firefighters at the highest cancer risk based on the latest scientific and medical research; and

(d) A description of each test to be procured by the applicant, including:

(i) The claimed accuracy and reliability of the test;

(ii) The scientific and clinical evidence supporting the claimed accuracy and reliability of the test;

(iii) Whether the test employs innovative or novel technologies, such as DNA sequencing, genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, big data analytics, or other state-of-the-art technology;

(iv) Whether the test has the ability to simultaneously screen for two or more cancer types for which firefighters have a higher incidence or death rate;

(v) The cost of the test; and

(vi) Whether the test is developed, manufactured, or commercialized by a business entity located in the State; and

(3) May voluntarily withdraw an application at any time.

B. The county in which a volunteer fire company or department is located shall assist a volunteer fire company or a volunteer fire department in submitting an application.

Md. Code Regs. 10.14.08.06

Regulation .06 adopted effective 50:22 Md. R. 975, eff. 11/13/2023