Code of Maryland Regulations Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Here’s a refreshed overview of Title 10 – Maryland Department of Health (COMAR):
📘 Structure of Title 10 (Maryland Department of Health)
Title 10 in the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) encompasses all regulations issued by the Maryland Department of Health (MDH). It is divided into Parts and Subtitles covering varied health domains:
Part 1: (e.g., Substance abuse, mental hygiene) (regulations.justia.com, law.cornell.edu)
Part 2: Medical care programs (e.g., EPSDT, Dental services) (health.maryland.gov)
Part 3: Facilities and licensing (e.g., Involuntary mental health admission under Subtitle 21) (law.cornell.edu)
Part 4: Health Care Commission & health information regulations (e.g., Health Information Exchanges privacy) (law.cornell.edu)
Part 5: Professional boards and specialized programs (e.g., dental, nursing, substance abuse, WIC, medical cannabis) (regulations.justia.com)
🔍 Selected Chapters
10.09.23 – Early & Periodic Screening, Diagnosis & Treatment (EPSDT) Services
Provides health screenings for Medicaid-eligible children.
Recent amendments clarified telehealth coverage (audio-only/video) in 2021 (health.maryland.gov).
10.14.01 – Cancer Registry
Mandates reporting and confidentiality of cancer/CNS tumor cases.
Establishes reporting schedules, oversight, and access rules (health.maryland.gov).
10.44.22 – Dental Continuing Education
Requires dentists/hygienists to complete 30 hours every two years, including infection control, abuse/neglect, prescribing guidelines (health.maryland.gov).
10.21.01 – Involuntary Admission to Mental Health Facilities
Defines procedures for IVA, required certificates, notices, hearings.
Initially effective 1970; last amended 2016 (law.cornell.edu).
10.25.18 – Health Information Exchanges: Privacy
Sets privacy/security standards for statewide health information systems (law.cornell.edu).
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