Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 8 - Mortality and Quality Review Committee
Section 5-803 - Duties

The Committee shall:
        (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.