Maryland HB448 establishes a certification process for recovery residences and mandates unannounced inspections.

Maryland HB448 creates a certification process for recovery residences, including setting requirements and overseeing inspections. The Department of Health must approve a credentialing entity to administer this process. The Department is required to conduct at least two unannounced on-site inspections annually for each certified recovery residence to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. If deficiencies are found, the Department must notify the residence and allow a month for remediation.

Maryland HB448 establishes a certification process for recovery residences and mandates unannounced inspections.

Maryland HB448 creates a certification process for recovery residences, including setting requirements and overseeing inspections. The Department of Health must approve a credentialing entity to administer this process. The Department is required to conduct at least two unannounced on-site inspections annually for each certified recovery residence to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. If deficiencies are found, the Department must notify the residence and allow a month for remediation.