§ 9-205
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§9–205.
(a)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)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.