Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 5-803 - [Effective 1/1/2033] Duties(1) Evaluate causes or factors contributing to deaths in facilities or programs: (i) Operated or licensed by the Developmental Disabilities Administration;(ii) Licensed by the Behavioral Health Administration to provide mental health services and identified in § 10-713(a) of this article; or(iii) Operating by waiver under § 7-903(b) of this article;(2) Identify patterns and systemic problems and ensure consistency in the review process; and(3) Make recommendations to the Secretary to prevent avoidable deaths and improve quality of care.Amended by 2022 Md. Laws, Ch. 221, Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2022.Amended by 2015 Md. Laws, Ch. 469, Sec. 2, eff. 10/1/2015.Amended by 2014 Md. Laws, Ch. 460, Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2014. 2022 Md. Laws, Ch. 221, Sec. 1 extended the date for abrogation of the amendment by 2009 M. Laws Chs. 48 and 49 to the end of 12/31/2032.