Section 20-2101 – Development and Publication of Materials on Long-Term Care Planning — Contents — Multiple Languages
(a) On or before April 1, 2022, the Department shall develop and publish materials to assist Maryland residents with long–term care family planning. (b) The materials developed under subsection (a) of this section, consistent with recommendation number 4 in the Report of the Maryland Governor’s Task Force on Long–Term Care Planning published in 2018 as required by […]
Section 20-1802 – Training Programs
(a) The Department, in collaboration with MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society, the Maryland Nurses Association, the Maryland Affiliate of the American College of Nurse Midwives, the Maryland Psychological Association, and any other health professional association or public health entity in the State identified by the Department, shall identify and develop training programs that improve early […]
Section 20-1901 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Identification device” means an item, an application, or a product that is passively or actively capable of transmitting personal information, including devices using radio frequency technology. (2) “Identification device” does not include an item, an application, or a product that is used in the diagnosis, monitoring, […]
Section 20-1902 – Subcutaneous Implanting of an Identification Device
(a) A person or an agent, a representative, or a designee of the State or a local government may not require, coerce, or compel an individual to undergo the subcutaneous implanting of an identification device. (b) (1) An individual who is implanted with a subcutaneous identification device in violation of subsection (a) of this section may file a […]
Section 20-2001 – Health Care Facility Defined
In this subtitle, “health care facility” means a facility or an office where health or medical care is provided to patients by a health care provider, including: (1) A health care facility as defined in § 19–114(d)(1) of this article; (2) A kidney dialysis center; (3) A facility operated by the Department or a health officer; and (4) The […]
Section 20-2002 – Peritoneal Dialysis or Hemodialysis Treatment Services Prohibited by Untrained Individuals — Violations — Adoption of Regulations
(a) A health care facility may not provide peritoneal dialysis or hemodialysis treatment services unless the individual performing the dialysis procedure has received training in the peritoneal dialysis or hemodialysis technique being performed. (b) A person who violates § 20–2001 of this subtitle is subject to a civil penalty imposed by the Department not exceeding $5,000 for […]
Section 20-1408 – Report Submitted by Successful Applicant — Annual Report
(a) (1) Each nonprofit community–based organization, nonprofit hospital, institution of higher education, federally qualified health center, or local government agency that has submitted a successful application for designation of an area as a Health Equity Resource Community under § 20–1403 of this subtitle shall submit to the Commission a report that includes: (i) A description of progress made […]
Section 20-1501 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Down syndrome” means a chromosomal condition caused by an error in cell division that results in the presence of an extra whole or partial copy of chromosome 21. (c) (1) “Health care facility” means a facility or an office where health or medical care is provided to […]
Section 20-1502 – General Consideration
(a) The Department shall identify up–to–date, evidence–based, written information about Down syndrome that: (1) Has been reviewed by medical experts and national and local Down syndrome organizations; (2) Is designed for use by an expectant parent who receives a prenatal test result for Down syndrome or a parent of a child who receives a diagnosis of Down syndrome; […]
Section 20-1601 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Anatomical gift” means the donation of all or part of a human body to take effect after the donor’s death for the purpose of transplantation or transfusion. (c) “Auxiliary aids and services” includes: (1) Qualified interpreters or other effective methods of making aurally delivered materials available to […]