Section 9-205 - Miscellaneous powers and duties.
§ 9-205. Miscellaneous powers and duties.
(a) Powers.- In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this title, the Board may:
(1) Adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this title; and
(2) Take any action necessary to enable the State to meet applicable federal requirements.
(b) Duties.- In addition to the duties set forth elsewhere in this title, the Board shall:
(1) Report directly to the Secretary, as the Secretary requires;
(2) Adopt standards for:
(i) Licensure of applicants; and
(ii) Practice of licensees;
(3) Devise examinations and adopt investigative procedures to:
(i) Determine whether licensees meet the standards adopted by the Board; and
(ii) Assure that licensees continue to meet these standards; and
(4) Conduct a continuing study and investigation of nursing homes and nursing home administrators to improve:
(i) Licensing standards; and
(ii) Procedures for enforcing these standards.
[An. Code 1957, art. 43, §§ 769, 770; 1981, ch. 8, § 2; 1990, ch. 6, § 11; 1996, ch. 10, § 1.]