Maryland Health - General Section 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.