Sec. 10.09.81.14. Specific Conditions for Provider Participation — Nursing Supervision of Attendants

A. To participate in the ICS Program as a provider of nursing supervision of attendants under Regulation .31 of this chapter, a provider shall be:

(1) A self-employed registered nurse or nurse practitioner licensed according to COMAR 10.27.01 and 10.27.07; or

(2) An agency or clinic which employs registered nurses or nurse practitioners licensed according to COMAR 10.27.01 and 10.27.07.

B. The registered nurse or nurse practitioner who renders nursing supervision services shall:

(1) Be an individual who is:

(a) Self-employed; or

(b) Employed by or under contract with an agency as specified in §A(2) of this regulation;

(2) Meet the requirements of the Maryland Board of Nursing regarding nursing services and delegation of nursing functions in accordance with COMAR 10.27.11;

(3) Be willing to delegate nursing tasks to unlicensed, certified individuals according to COMAR 10.27.11; and

(4) Maintain detailed, written documentation of services rendered to participants including progress notes and service outcomes, as specified by the Department.

C. A provider shall ensure that a nurse monitor is available to provide the nursing supervision services specified in Regulation .31 of this chapter.