(a) A nursing home that violates § 19-1413(2) of this subtitle is subject to a civil money penalty not exceeding expenses incurred by the Office of Health Care Quality in ensuring a smooth and orderly transition of residents, including payroll expenses. (b) If a civil money penalty is imposed on a nursing home under subsection (a) of […]
The Department may review financial and performance records of an applicant for a license or management firm under contract with an applicant for a license to determine ability of the applicant or management firm to comply with appropriate laws and regulations.
(a) In this section, “change in condition” means a significant change in the resident’s physical, mental, or psychological status including: (1) Life-threatening conditions such as heart attack or stroke; (2) Clinical complications such as: (i) Development of a pressure sore; (ii) Onset of recurrent periods of delirium; (iii) Onset of recurrent urinary tract infection; (iv) Onset of depression; or (v) Onset of aggressive […]
(a) In this section, “family council” means a group of individuals who work together to protect the rights of and improve the quality of life of residents of a nursing home. (b) (1) A family council for a nursing home may consist of the following members: (i) Members of a resident’s family; or (ii) An individual appointed by the resident, […]
This subtitle may be cited as the “Maryland Nursing Home Quality Assurance Act”.
