2013 Maryland Code
HEALTH - GENERAL
§ 19-1413 - Notice regarding closure, public funding, accidents, or significant changes

§19-1413.

Each nursing home shall:

(1) Establish a procedure to provide for the smooth and orderly transfer of residents in the event of closure;

(2) Provide a 30-day notice to residents and their families or guardians prior to closure of the nursing home unless the Department waives the notice requirement;

(3) Provide a 15-day notice to residents and their families or guardians prior to termination of public funding unless the Department waives the notice requirement; and

(4) Immediately notify, if known, a resident’s family or guardian of:

(i) An accident involving the resident which results in injury and has the potential for requiring physician intervention;

(ii) A significant change in the resident’s physical, mental, or psychosocial status; or

(iii) A need to alter the resident’s treatment significantly.

§ 19-1413 - 1. Penalty

(a) In general. -- 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) Application of § 19-1406 of this subtitle. -- If a civil money penalty is imposed on a nursing home under subsection (a) of this section, the nursing home is subject to § 19-1406 of this subtitle.