§ 19-1201. Definitions

MD Health-Gen Code § 19-1201 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b)    “Comprehensive physical rehabilitation services” means:

(1)    A program of coordinated, integrated, interdisciplinary, physician-directed services provided by or under the supervision of physicians qualified or experienced in rehabilitation that:

(i)    Includes evaluation and treatment of individuals with physical disabilities;

(ii)    Emphasizes education and training of individuals with disabilities; and

(iii)    Incorporates:

1.    At least 4 of the following core disciplines:

A.    Physical therapy;

B.    Occupational therapy;

C.    Speech and language therapy;

D.    Psychotherapy;

E.    Rehabilitation nursing; and

F.    Social work; and

2.    At least 2 of the following disciplines:

A.    Psychology;

B.    Audiology;

C.    Respiratory therapy;

D.    Therapeutic recreation;

E.    Orthotics;

F.    Prosthetics;

G.    Special education or instruction; and

H.    Vocational rehabilitation; and

(2)    Any other service that the Secretary may designate by regulation.

(c)    “Comprehensive rehabilitation facility” means:

(1)    Any person that provides or holds himself out as providing comprehensive physical rehabilitation services on an out-patient basis; or

(2)    A hospital that is licensed as a special rehabilitation hospital under Subtitle 3 of this title.

(d)    (1)    “Health care facility” includes any facility defined in § 19-114(d) of this title.

(2)    “Health care facility” does not include a home health agency that is licensed under Subtitle 4 of this title.

(e)    “Specialized rehabilitation program” means any of the specialty programs that the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities accredits, including:

(1)    Spinal cord injury programs;

(2)    Head injury programs; and

(3)    Infant and early childhood developmental programs.