Section 19-1911 – Reference by Employer
(a) An employer providing a reference for employment under this subtitle and acting in good faith may not be held liable for disclosing any information about the job performance or the reason for termination of employment of an employee or former employee of the employer. (b) An employer providing a reference under this subtitle shall be presumed […]
Section 19-1912 – Scope of Subtitle
Nothing in this subtitle may be construed to prevent an adult dependent care program from obtaining a criminal history records check or background check on any other individual applying for a job or volunteering services in the program.
Section 19-14A-04 – Rules and Regulations
The Department may adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle.
Section 19-1812 – Emergency Electrical Power Generator
(a) Except as provided in subsections (g) and (h) of this section, the Department shall require that each assisted living program facility that provides services to 50 or more individuals have an emergency electrical power generator on the premises. (b) The Department shall require that each facility provide emergency electrical power as provided in this section. (c) (1) The […]
Section 19-14B-01 – Pay-for-Performance Program
(a) (1) As provided in subsection (e) of this section, a portion of the revenues from the quality assessment that is assessed under § 19–310.1 of this title shall be distributed to nursing facilities subject to § 19–310.1 of this title based on accountability measures that indicate quality of care or a commitment to quality of care. […]
Section 19-14C-01 – Definitions
// EFFECTIVE UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2022 PER CHAPTERS 29 AND 31 OF 2021 SPECIAL SESSION // (a) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “COVID–19” means, interchangeably and collectively, the coronavirus known as COVID–19 or 2019–nCoV and the SARS–CoV–2 virus. (c) “COVID–19 test” means an in vitro diagnostic test for the detection of SARS–CoV–2 […]
Section 19-14C-02 – Covid-19 Testing Plan
// EFFECTIVE UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2022 PER CHAPTERS 29 AND 31 OF 2021 SPECIAL SESSION // (a) For calendar years 2021 and 2022, a nursing home shall adopt and implement a COVID–19 testing plan for residents of the nursing home and staff who provide services to residents of the nursing home. (b) The COVID–19 testing plan shall […]
Section 19-1801 – “Assisted Living Program” Defined
In this subtitle: (1) “Assisted living program” means a residential or facility–based program that provides housing and supportive services, supervision, personalized assistance, health–related services, or a combination thereof that meets the needs of individuals who are unable to perform or who need assistance in performing the activities of daily living or instrumental activities of daily living […]
Section 19-1802 – Supervision and Monitoring of Operation
The Department shall be the lead agency for supervising and monitoring a statewide interagency system for regulating the establishment and operation of assisted living programs.
Section 19-1803 – Continuum of Care; Variety of Services
(a) The Department shall encourage, but may not require, providers of assisted living program services to offer a continuum of care. (b) Providers of assisted living program services may provide services at a variety of levels and in a variety of settings.