Maryland Health - General Section 19-343

      (a)      In this section and §§ 19-344 and 19-345 of this subtitle, "facility" means a related institution that, under the rules and regulations of the Department, is a comprehensive care facility or an extended care facility.

      (b)      (1)      The General Assembly intends to promote the interests and well-being of each resident of a facility.

            (2)      It is the policy of this State that, in addition to any other rights, each resident of a facility has the following basic rights:

                  (i)      The right to be treated with consideration, respect, and full recognition of human dignity and individuality;

                  (ii)      The right to receive treatment, care, and services that are adequate, appropriate, and in compliance with relevant State and federal laws, rules, and regulations;

                  (iii)      The right to privacy;

                  (iv)      The right to be free from mental and physical abuse;

                  (v)      The right to expect and receive appropriate assessment, management, and treatment of pain as an integral component of the patient's care;

                  (vi)      The right to be free from physical and chemical restraints, except for restraints that a physician authorizes for a clearly indicated medical need;

                  (vii)      The right to receive respect and privacy in a medical care program; and

                  (viii)      The right to manage personal financial affairs.

      (c)      Each facility shall:

            (1)      Post, conspicuously in a public place, the policy set forth in subsection (b) of this section and the provisions in §§ 19-344(b) through (m), 19-345, and 19-346(i)(2) of this subtitle;

            (2)      Give a copy of the policy and those provisions:

                  (i)      On admission, to the resident;

                  (ii)      To the guardian, next of kin, or sponsoring agency of the resident; and

                  (iii)      To a representative payee of the resident;

            (3)      Keep a receipt for the copy that is signed by the person who received the copy; and

            (4)      Provide appropriate staff training to carry out the policy and those provisions.