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 20-1602 – Construction of Subtitle
This subtitle may not be construed to require a covered entity to make a referral or recommendation for or perform a medically inappropriate organ transplant.
Section 20-1603 – Legislative Findings
The General Assembly finds that: (1) A mental or physical disability does not diminish an individual’s right to health care; (2) The federal Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities, yet many individuals with disabilities still experience discrimination in accessing critical health care services; (3) In other states nationwide, individuals with mental and physical disabilities […]
Section 20-1604 – Applicability
This subtitle applies to each part of the organ transplant process.
Section 20-1305 – Implicit Bias Training Program — Recurring Training
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Perinatal care” means the provision of care during pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum and neonatal periods. (3) “Perinatal care facility” includes: (i) A hospital, as defined in § 19–301 of this article, that provides perinatal care; and (ii) A freestanding birthing center, as defined in § 19–3B–01 of […]