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§ 19-505. Admission of individual to chronic disease center

West's Annotated Code of MarylandHealth--General

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Health--General
Title 19. Health Care Facilities (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 5. Chronic Disease Centers (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Health - General, § 19-505
§ 19-505. Admission of individual to chronic disease center
Currentness
In general
(a) Admission of an individual to a center shall be based on:
(1) The statement of a physician who, after an examination of the individual, finds that the individual needs care at a center; and
(2) The review and approval of an application for admission of the individual by the center.
Placement in special facility
(b) If an individual cannot be placed in a special facility in this State that can treat the condition of the individual, the individual may be admitted to a center.
Individuals not admitted
(c) A center may not admit an individual who has:
(1) A mental disorder of the type that requires care in a mental health facility; or
(2) An orthopedic disease for which medical treatment is available in a special orthopedic hospital.
Operation for residents
(d)(1) The centers shall be operated primarily for residents of this State.
(2) A center may admit an individual who is not a resident of this State if:
(i) The individual is admitted and discharged in accordance with a specific regional health program or specific demonstration or study project approved by the Department; and
(ii) This State is reimbursed for the full cost of services to the individual.

Credits

Added by Acts 1982, c. 21, § 2, eff. July 1, 1982.
Formerly Art. 43, § 599.
MD Code, Health - General, § 19-505, MD HEALTH GEN § 19-505
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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