Sec. 10.09.05.02. License Requirements

A. The provider shall meet all license requirements as set forth in COMAR 10.09.36.02.

B. A dentist shall be licensed and legally authorized to practice dentistry in the state in which service is provided.

C. All dentists and dental hygienists working for a mobile dental unit shall be currently licensed and registered with the Maryland Board of Dental Examiners.

D. The driver of the mobile dental unit:

(1) Shall possess a valid operator’s license appropriate for the type of vehicle that is driven;

(2) May not have violations related to the operation of a motor vehicle in the last 3 years; and

(3) May not have any violations involving alcohol or other illegal substances related to the operation of a motor vehicle in the last 10 years.

E. An EPSDT certified provider shall be:

(1) A doctor of medicine licensed and legally authorized to practice in the state in which the service is provided;

(2) A nurse practitioner who is licensed and certified to practice in the state in which services are provided;

(3) A physician assistant who is licensed to practice in the state in which services are provided; or

(4) A local health department, or a federally qualified health center, which has on its staff, and under whose supervision EPSDT services are delivered:

(a) A doctor of medicine licensed in the state in which the service is provided;

(b) A nurse practitioner licensed and certified in the state in which services are provided; or

(c) A physician assistant licensed in the state in which services are provided.

F. The provider shall ensure that all X-ray or other radiological equipment is inspected and meets the standards established in COMAR 26.12.01 or other applicable standards established by the state in which the service is provided.

G. The provider shall ensure that Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) certification exists for all clinical laboratory services rendered, and:

(1) If located in Maryland, comply with requirements of Health-General Article, Title 17, Subtitles 2 and 3, Annotated Code of Maryland, and COMAR 10.10.06; or

(2) If located out-of-State, comply with other applicable standards established by the state or locality in which the service is provided.