(1) Establish a procedure to provide for the smooth and orderly transfer of residents in the event of closure;
(2) Provide a 30-day notice to residents and their families or guardians prior to closure of the nursing home unless the Department waives the notice requirement;
(3) Provide a 15-day notice to residents and their families or guardians prior to termination of public funding unless the Department waives the notice requirement; and
(4) Immediately notify, if known, a resident's family or guardian of:
(i) An accident involving the resident which results in injury and has the potential for requiring physician intervention;
(ii) A significant change in the resident's physical, mental, or psychosocial status; or
(iii) A need to alter the resident's treatment significantly.
Credits
Added by Acts 2000, c. 217, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2000; Acts 2000, c. 218, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2000. Amended by Acts 2002, c. 47, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2002.
MD Code, Health - General, § 19-1413, MD HEALTH GEN § 19-1413
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.
