Md. Code Regs. 10.07.05.19 - Special Requirements for the Provision of Home Medical Equipment Services
A. An
agency that provides home medical equipment services shall meet the
requirements of this regulation in addition to meeting the requirements of
Regulations .01-.16 of this chapter.
B. Education and Training. When an agency
provides home medical equipment services, the agency shall:
(1) Ensure that its personnel demonstrate
competency in delivering and installing the equipment;
(2) Provide education, training, and written
instructions to the client, the client representative, or the individual caring
for the client on the use of the equipment at the time of installation;
and
(3) Provide the client, client
representative, or the individual caring for the client the telephone number of
the agency in the event of equipment failure or emergency.
C. Upon request, an agency shall provide the
prescribing physician with a copy of the:
(1)
Qualifications, duties, and responsibilities of agency personnel who deliver
the home medical equipment services; and
(2) Instructions given to the client and the
client's caregivers.
D.
Client Records. The agency shall maintain a client record for each client
receiving home medical equipment services in accordance with industry
standards, including but not limited to:
(1)
Physician order for the provision of home medical equipment services;
(2) Any significant change of
condition;
(3) Services provided;
and
(4) Any other pertinent
information regarding the client being served.
E. An agency shall ensure that the
installation, maintenance, repair, and storage of home medical equipment comply
with the manufacturer's specifications.
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