§ 7-1002. State policy related to rights of individuals receiving services
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MD Code, Health - General, § 7-1002
§ 7-1002. State policy related to rights of individuals receiving services
(a) “Qualified developmental disability professional” shall be defined by rule and regulation.
(b) It is the policy of this State that, in addition to any other rights, each individual who receives any services provided by the Administration or by a licensee has the following basic rights:
(5) The right to be free from physical restraints except for minimal restraints that are authorized in writing and made a permanent part of the record by a physician or qualified developmental disability professional and which are clearly indicated for the protection of the individual with developmental disability or others;
(c) The Secretary shall issue regulations to enforce the rights enumerated in subsection (b) of this section.
(d) Each licensee shall:
Credits
Added by Acts 1986, c. 636, § 2, eff. July 1, 1986; Acts 1986, c. 637, § 2, eff. July 1, 1986. Amended by Acts 2005, c. 407, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2005.
MD Code, Health - General, § 7-1002, MD HEALTH GEN § 7-1002
Current through legislation effective through April 25, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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