1. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

2. B. Terms Defined.

   1. (1) Critical Items.

      1. (a) “Critical items” means the instruments or objects that come in direct contact with the bloodstream or other normally sterile areas of the body.
      2. (b) “Critical items” includes tweezers and needles.
   2. (2) “Transfer forceps” means a medical tool that is used for grasping or holding things.

Authority: Health Occupations Article, §§8-205 and 8-6B-01—8-6B-29, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: January 16, 1984 (11:1 Md. R. 45)

Regulation .01 amended effective August 5, 1991 (18:15 Md. R. 1727)

Regulation .01, Requirements for Instructor's License, repealed and new Regulations .01—.03 adopted under new chapter, Sterilization Procedures, effective June 20, 2005 (32:12 Md. R. 1047)

Chapter revised effective August 5, 2024 (51:15 Md. R. 710)

Regulation.04A amended effective September 15, 2025 (52:18 Md. R. 923)