Maryland Health Occupations Section 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.