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 20-2101 – 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 20-1401 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Advisory Committee” means the Health Equity Resource Community Advisory Committee. (c) “Commission” means the Community Health Resources Commission. (d) “Community health worker” has the meaning stated in § 13–3701 of this article. (e) “Federally qualified health center” has the meaning stated in § 24–1301 of this article. (f) “Fund” […]
Section 20-1701 – General Consideration
(a) A health care provider licensed in the State who draws the blood of a patient to perform a laboratory test for Lyme disease or a medical laboratory, as defined in § 17–201 of this article, that performs a laboratory test for the presence of Lyme disease shall provide the following written notice to the patient […]
Section 20-1402 – Targeting State Resources — Regulations Governing the Allocation of Resources — Additional Staff
(a) The purpose of establishing Health Equity Resource Communities is to target State resources to specific areas of the State to: (1) Reduce health disparities; (2) Improve health outcomes; (3) Improve access to primary care; (4) Promote primary and secondary prevention services; and (5) Reduce health care costs and hospital admissions and readmissions. (b) (1) The Commission may adopt regulations to carry out […]
Section 20-1801 – Identification and Dissemination of Information About Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Health care facility” means a facility or an office where health or medical care is provided to patients by a health care provider. (ii) “Health care facility” includes a hospital and a limited service hospital. (3) “Health care provider” means a person who is licensed, certified, or […]