§ 19-1413. Notice regarding closure, public funding, accidents, or significant changes

MD Health-Gen Code § 19-1413 (2019) (N/A)
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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.