(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “General hospice care program” means a coordinated, interdisciplinary program of hospice care services for meeting the special physical, psychological, spiritual, and social needs of dying individuals and their families, by providing palliative and supportive medical, nursing, and other health services through home or inpatient care […]
The purposes of this subtitle are: (1) To simplify and clarify the laws that govern the use of a hospice care program by individuals who want a supportive environment; (2) To encourage the establishment of hospice care programs; and (3) To ensure the quality of these hospice care programs.
(a) (1) The Secretary shall adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle. (2) The regulations for general hospice care programs shall set standards for general hospice care programs that are comparable to the standards established by the National Hospice Organization. (3) The Secretary, by regulation, after consultation with interested groups, including The Hospice Network of Maryland, […]
(a) A building that contains a hospice facility shall: (1) Be constructed soundly; and (2) Meet the standards for construction and safety that the county or municipality imposes on a single-family residence. (b) A building that contains a hospice facility may not be required to comply with health and safety standards for an institution.
(a) A person shall be licensed by the Secretary before a person may operate a hospice care program. (b) A home health agency, hospital, related institution, or other licensed facility that operates a hospice care program that is distinct from the other services that the home health agency or facility offers shall be licensed by the Secretary […]
(a) To qualify for a license, an applicant and the hospice care program and its medical director shall meet the requirements of this section. (b) An applicant who is an individual, and any individual who is applying on behalf of a corporation, association, or government agency shall be: (1) At least 18 years old; and (2) Of reputable and […]
(a) An applicant for a license shall submit an application to the Secretary. (b) The application: (1) Shall be on the form that the Secretary requires; (2) Shall be signed and verified by the individual; and (3) Shall include: (i) The name of the applicant; (ii) A statement that the applicant meets the requirements of this subtitle; (iii) The location of the proposed […]
The Secretary shall issue a license to any applicant if the applicant and the hospice care program and its medical director meet the requirements of this subtitle.
(a) While it is effective, a general license authorizes the general licensee to operate a general hospice care program. (b) (1) While it is effective, a limited license authorizes the limited licensee to operate a limited hospice care program. (2) A limited licensee may not provide any medical, nursing, or other health services directly or through a contractual arrangement.
(a) The Secretary shall deny a license to any applicant or revoke a license if the applicant or licensee has been convicted of a felony that relates to Medicaid or to a nursing home. (b) The Secretary may deny a license to an applicant or revoke a license if the applicant or licensee does not meet the […]
A person may not operate a hospice care program unless licensed by the Secretary.
A hospice facility may not admit an individual unless a physician estimates that the individual has no reasonable prospect of cure.
(a) (1) This section applies to a general hospice care program only when providing hospice services in an in–home setting. (2) This section does not apply to a general hospice care program when providing hospice services in a nursing home, assisted living facility, or a general hospice care program facility. (b) A general hospice care program shall establish a […]
