Md. Code, Health Occupations § 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.