ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore today announced a top-to-bottom operational review of Maryland Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors. The governor’s directive will help ensure that the critical licensing and oversight board is fulfilling its responsibility to uphold integrity, promote trust, safeguard the health and safety of all Marylanders.
"There is no higher responsibility for any administration than protecting the health and safety of Marylanders. Today, we further honor our commitment to that pledge," said Gov. Moore. "I thank Charles Scheeler for raising his hand to serve, as we work together to ensure consistent operations and exemplary service of the highest possible standard to the people of Maryland. True accountability has been, and will continue to be, a guiding principle of our work."
Governor Moore has asked attorney Charles P. Scheeler to lead the review, which will involve a thorough assessment of the board’s structure and operations and whether changes to law or regulations are warranted. Scheeler most recently worked as senior counsel for DLA Piper, where he counseled clients in matters related to compliance and regulatory processes. Scheeler previously served as a federal prosecutor in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland. He earned his bachelors degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and his law degree from Harvard Law School.
Scheeler will present recommendations both to the governor and to the general assembly to enhance board operational oversight and efficiency.
Maryland’s health professional boards and commissions establish qualifications for licensure of health care professionals, investigate and resolve consumer complaints, and take action against licensees who fail to maintain Maryland’s high professional standards. The boards protect the public both by ensuring that practicing health professionals are properly credentialed and licensed to provide high-quality services and by receiving, investigating, and resolving complaints in a timely manner.
"The operational review of Maryland’s health professional licensing boards is an important step in ensuring these entities are effectively fulfilling their responsibilities," said Maryland House of Delegates Health Government and Operations Committee Chair Joseline Peña-Melnyk. "Given their critical role in safeguarding public health and maintaining professional standards, it is essential that we fully understand any challenges they may be facing. I appreciate the administration’s efforts in undertaking this review."
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