§19–371.

    (a)    Each hospital and each related institution shall establish:

        (1)    An advisory committee as provided in this Part IX of this subtitle; and

        (2)    A written procedure by which the advisory committee shall be convened.

    (b)    An advisory committee at a related institution may function:

        (1)    Solely at that related institution;

        (2)    Jointly with a hospital advisory committee; or

        (3)    Jointly with an advisory committee representing no more than 30 other related institutions.