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.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 8 - Mortality and Quality Review Committee
Section 5-802 - Established; Purpose
Section 5-804 - Composition; Terms; Removal; Expenses; Staff; Chairperson; Quorum; Meetings
Section 5-805 - Evaluation of Deaths of Certain Service Recipients With Developmental Disabilities
Section 5-806 - Requests for Information
Section 5-807 - Immunity From Liability
Section 5-808 - Annual Public Report; Preliminary Findings or Recommendations