(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Catastrophic health emergency” has the meaning stated in § 14-3A-01 of the Public Safety Article. (c) “Deadly agent” has the meaning stated in § 14-3A-01 of the Public Safety Article. (d) “Exposure to a deadly agent” has the meaning stated in § 14-3A-01 of the Public Safety […]
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary may exercise the authority granted in this subtitle to: (1) Continuously evaluate and modify existing disease surveillance procedures in order to detect a catastrophic health emergency; (2) Investigate actual or potential exposures to a deadly agent; and (3) Treat, prevent, or reduce the spread of the disease or outbreak believed […]
(a) (1) In accordance with procedures to be adopted by the Department, the Secretary, in consultation with health care facilities, may require health care facilities to develop and implement contingency plans addressing: (i) Staff training needs; (ii) Stockpiling of equipment, medication, and supplies necessary to address a catastrophic health emergency; (iii) Treatment and decontamination protocols; (iv) The coordination of services with […]
(a) In this section, “information” means medical, epidemiological, or other data concerning a specific individual or a group of individuals, regardless of whether the information is otherwise deemed confidential under Title 4 of this article or as otherwise provided under law. (b) In order to maintain an effective disease surveillance system for detecting whether individuals have been […]
(a) In investigating actual or potential exposures to a deadly agent, the Secretary: (1) (i) May issue an order requiring individuals whom the Secretary has reason to believe have been exposed to a deadly agent to seek appropriate and necessary evaluation and treatment; (ii) When the Secretary determines that it is medically necessary and reasonable to prevent or reduce […]
(a) (1) If the Secretary requires an individual or a group of individuals to go to and remain in places of isolation or quarantine under § 18–905 of this subtitle, the Secretary shall issue a directive to the individual or group of individuals. (2) The directive shall specify: (i) The identity of the individual or group of individuals subject […]
(a) (1) A person may not knowingly and willfully fail to comply with any order, regulation, or directive issued in accordance with § 18-905 of this subtitle. (2) A person who violates paragraph (1) of this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding […]
(a) On or before December 31, 2002, the Secretary shall submit a report to the Governor and to the General Assembly in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article regarding any plans, procedures, or protocols developed under this subtitle or any recommendations for additional legislation that may be necessary to respond to a catastrophic […]
