Md. Code Regs. 10.68.02.07

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

Section 10.68.02.07 - Suspension or Revocation of Accreditation of a Training Program

A. The Department may suspend or revoke the accreditation from any program which:

(1) No longer meets the requirements established under this chapter;

(2) Fails to submit in a timely manner:

(a) Any information requested by the Department; or

(b) Notification of curriculum modification;

(3) Falsifies training program information; or

(4) Fails to comply with applicable laws or regulations.

B. The Department shall proceed with the suspension or revocation in accordance with the provisions in COMAR 10.01.03.

C. The Department shall send written notice of the suspension or revocation of accreditation to the training program and identify the specific deficiencies.

D. Within 30 calendar days after receipt of written notice, the CHW certification training program may submit to the Department:

(1) A written plan by the CHW certification training program to meet the applicable deficiencies; or

(2) A written response setting forth documentation that the program is meeting and maintaining each of the applicable requirements described in this chapter.

E. Based on deficiencies and the program's response, if any, the Department may suspend, revoke or reinstate accreditation.

F. Appealing a Decision to Suspend or Revoke Accreditation.

(1) A CHW certification training program may appeal the decision to suspend or revoke the accreditation by submitting a request in writing to the Department within 30 calendar days of the date on the notice of suspension or revocation of accreditation.

(2) If a CHW certification training program submits an appeal, the Department shall within 60 calendar days:

(a) Grant or deny the appeal; and

(b) Respond in writing to the applicant:

(i) Indicating whether the appeal has been granted or denied; and

(ii) Providing an explanation of the decision.

(3) The Department may not refund a fee if an accreditation is suspended or revoked.

G. An applicant may request a hearing within 10 calendar days after receipt of written notice.

H. After receiving the request, the Department shall follow hearing procedures in accordance with COMAR 10.01.03.

Md. Code Regs. 10.68.02.07

Regulation .07 adopted effective 46:26 Md. R. 1164, eff. 12/30/2019