Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
HEALTH OCCUPATIONS |
TITLE 8. NURSES |
SUBTITLE 5. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS |
§ 8-510. Demonstration studies to evaluate regulation changes
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(a) In general. -- The Board may conduct a demonstration study to evaluate a proposed change to regulations regarding nursing practices or the activities of nursing assistants or medication technicians in a practice setting.
(b) Purpose. -- A demonstration study enables the Board, in a controlled practice setting, to determine:
(1) The safety of the proposed practice or activity; and
(2) The appropriate education or training requirements for a proposed practice or activity.
(c) Duties of Board; waivers. --
(1) The Board shall:
(i) Approve the demonstration study design; and
(ii) Select the testing facilities.
(2) The Board may waive selected nursing practice requirements during a demonstration study.