2013 Maryland Code
HEALTH - GENERAL
§ 19-4A-03 - Regulations [Subject to amendment effective July 1, 2014; amended version follows this section].

(a) In general. -- The Department shall adopt regulations that set standards for the care, treatment, health, safety, welfare, and comfort of individuals who receive home health care services through a residential service agency.

(b) Licensing and renewal. -- The regulations shall provide for the licensing of residential service agencies and the annual renewal of licenses.

(c) Fees. -- The regulations shall require the Secretary to charge fees in a manner which will produce funds sufficient to at least cover the actual direct or indirect costs of the inspection and licensure of residential service agencies under this subtitle.

(d) Required provisions. -- The regulations shall include provisions that:

(1) Provide for the establishment of residential service agencies;

(2) Establish qualifications for licensure;

(3) Set minimum standards for individuals who provide home health care services through a residential service agency; and

(4) Require the residential service agency to screen and verify the character references of all home health care providers that are employed by the residential service agency.

§ 19-4A-03 - Regulations [Effective July 1, 2013]

(a) In general. -- The Department shall adopt regulations that set standards for the care, treatment, health, safety, welfare, and comfort of individuals who receive home health care services through a residential service agency.

(b) Licensing and renewal. -- The regulations shall provide for the licensing of residential service agencies and the renewal of licenses for a 3-year term.

(c) Fees. -- The regulations shall require the Secretary to charge fees in a manner which will produce funds sufficient to at least cover the actual direct or indirect costs of the inspection and licensure of residential service agencies under this subtitle.

(d) Required provisions. -- The regulations shall include provisions that:

(1) Provide for the establishment of residential service agencies;

(2) Establish qualifications for licensure;

(3) Set minimum standards for individuals who provide home health care services through a residential service agency; and

(4) Require the residential service agency to screen and verify the character references of all home health care providers that are employed by the residential service agency.