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MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  19-377 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 19 - Health Care Facilities|Subtitle 3 - Hospitals and Related Institutions|Part X - Safe Patient Lifting|Section 19-377 - General Consideration

    (a)    In this section, “safe patient lifting” means the use of mechanical lifting devices by hospital employees, instead of manual lifting, to lift, transfer, and reposition patients.    (b)    On or before December 1, 2007, each hospital shall establish a safe patient lifting committee with equal membership from management and employees.    (c)    (1)    On or before July 1, 2008, the safe patient lifting committee shall develop a safe patient lifting policy for the hospital.        (2)    The goal of the policy shall be to reduce employee injuries associated with patient lifting.    (d)    While developing a safe patient lifting policy, the committee shall consider, based on the patient population of that hospital, the appropriateness and effectiveness of:        (1)    Developing or enhancing patient handling hazard assessment processes;        (2)    Enhanced use of mechanical lifting devices;        (3)    Developing specialized lift teams;        (4)    Training programs for safe patient lifting required for all patient care personnel at the hospital;        (5)    Incorporating physical space and construction design  for mechanical lifting devices in any architectural plans for hospital construction or renovation; and        (6)    Developing an evaluation process to determine the effectiveness of the policy.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  19-380 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 19 - Health Care Facilities|Subtitle 3 - Hospitals and Related Institutions|Part XI - Designation of Lay Caregivers|Section 19-380 - Definitions

    (a)    In this part the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    (1)    “Aftercare” means any assistance provided by a lay caregiver to a patient after discharge of the patient.        (2)    “Aftercare” includes tasks that are limited to the patient’s condition at the time of discharge that do not require a licensed professional.    (c)    “Discharge” means the exit or release of a patient from inpatient care in a hospital to the residence of the patient.    (d)    “Lay caregiver” means an individual who:        (1)    Is an adult;        (2)    Is designated as a lay caregiver by a patient or the legal guardian of a patient under this part; and        (3)    Performs aftercare for the patient at the residence of the patient.    (e)    (1)    “Residence” means a dwelling that a patient considers to be home.        (2)    “Residence” does not include:            (i)    A rehabilitation facility;            (ii)    A hospital;            (iii)    A nursing home;            (iv)    An assisted living facility; or            (v)    A group home licensed by the State.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  19-381 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 19 - Health Care Facilities|Subtitle 3 - Hospitals and Related Institutions|Part XI - Designation of Lay Caregivers|Section 19-381 - Designation of Lay Caregivers

    (a)    A hospital shall provide a patient or the legal guardian of a patient with an opportunity to designate one lay caregiver before discharge of the patient.    (b)    If a patient or the legal guardian of a patient declines to designate a lay caregiver:        (1)    The hospital shall document the decision in the patient’s medical record; and        (2)    The hospital shall be deemed to be in compliance with the provisions of this part.    (c)    If a patient or the legal guardian of a patient designates a lay caregiver, the hospital shall:        (1)    Record in the patient’s medical record:            (i)    The designation of the lay caregiver;            (ii)    The relationship of the lay caregiver to the patient; and            (iii)    The name, telephone number, and address of the lay caregiver; and        (2)    Request the written consent of the patient or the legal guardian of the patient to release medical information to the lay caregiver in accordance with:            (i)    The procedures of the hospital for releasing personal health information; and            (ii)    All applicable federal and State laws.    (d)    If a patient or the legal guardian of a patient declines to consent to the release of medical information to the lay caregiver, the hospital is not required to:        (1)    Provide to the lay caregiver the notice required under § 19–382 of this part; or        (2)    Consult with the lay caregiver or provide to the lay caregiver information contained in the discharge plan issued under § 19–383 of this part.    (e)    A patient or the legal guardian of a patient may change the designation of a lay caregiver in the event the lay caregiver becomes incapacitated.    (f)    A designation of a lay caregiver by a patient or the legal guardian of a patient under this section does not obligate an individual to perform any aftercare for the patient.    (g)    This section may not be construed to require a patient or the legal guardian of a patient to designate a lay caregiver.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  19-382 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 19 - Health Care Facilities|Subtitle 3 - Hospitals and Related Institutions|Part XI - Designation of Lay Caregivers|Section 19-382 - Notification of Discharge or Transfer of Patient

    If a patient or the legal guardian of a patient has designated a lay caregiver under § 19–381 of this part, the hospital shall notify the lay caregiver of the discharge of the patient or the transfer of the patient to another hospital or facility licensed by the State as soon as practicable.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  19-383 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 19 - Health Care Facilities|Subtitle 3 - Hospitals and Related Institutions|Part XI - Designation of Lay Caregivers|Section 19-383 - Consultation With Caregiver Prior to Discharge of Patient

    (a)    As soon as practicable before discharge of a patient, a hospital shall attempt to:        (1)    Consult with the patient’s lay caregiver to prepare the lay caregiver for aftercare; and        (2)    Issue a discharge plan that describes the aftercare needs of the patient.    (b)    The inability of a hospital to consult with a patient’s designated lay caregiver may not interfere with, delay, or otherwise affect the medical care provided to the patient or the patient’s discharge.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  19-384 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 19 - Health Care Facilities|Subtitle 3 - Hospitals and Related Institutions|Part XI - Designation of Lay Caregivers|Section 19-384 - Discharge Process -- Incorporation of Established Practices

    A hospital’s discharge process may incorporate established evidence–based practices, including those described in:        (1)    Standards for accreditation adopted by The Joint Commission or another nationally recognized hospital accreditation organization; and        (2)    The Conditions of Participation for hospitals adopted by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  19-385 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 19 - Health Care Facilities|Subtitle 3 - Hospitals and Related Institutions|Part XI - Designation of Lay Caregivers|Section 19-385 - Construction of Part; Funding Not Affected

    (a)    This part may not be construed to:        (1)    Affect the rights of an agent to make health care decisions under Title 5, Subtitle 6 of this article; or        (2)    Create a private right of action against a hospital, a hospital employee, or a duly authorized agent of a hospital, or otherwise supersede or replace existing rights or remedies under any other State or federal law.    (b)    No federal or State:        (1)    Funds may be used for payment of a lay caregiver; and        (2)    Program funding may be impacted by this part.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  19-22A-01 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 19 - Health Care Facilities|Subtitle 22A - School-Based Health Centers|Part I - Guildelines|Section 19-22A-01 - Expansion of School-Based Health Centers

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Commission” means the Maryland Community Health Resources Commission.    (c)    “Council” means the Maryland Council on Advancement of School–Based Health Centers.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  19-22A-02 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 19 - Health Care Facilities|Subtitle 22A - School-Based Health Centers|Part I - Guildelines|Section 19-22A-02 - Reserved

    (a)    There is a Maryland Council on Advancement of School–Based Health Centers in the Department.    (b)    The purpose of the Council is to improve the health and educational outcomes of students who receive services from school–based health centers by advancing the integration of school–based health centers into:        (1)    The health care system at the State and local levels; and        (2)    The educational system at the State and local levels.    (c)    (1)    Staff support for the Council shall be provided by the Commission.        (2)    The Commission may seek the assistance of organizations with expertise in school–based health care or other matters within the duties of the Council provided in § 19–22A–05 of this subtitle to provide additional staffing resources to the Commission and the Council.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  19-22A-04 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 19 - Health Care Facilities|Subtitle 22A - School-Based Health Centers|Part II - Maryland Council on Advancement of School-Based Health Centers|Section 19-22A-04 - Definitions

    (a)    A majority of the members then serving on the Council is a quorum.    (b)    The Council shall determine the times and places of its meetings and any other necessary operating procedures in accordance with the Open Meetings Act.    (c)    (1)    The Council may establish workgroups to advise the Council on specific issues, including behavioral health, oral health, and primary care.        (2)    (i)    The chair of the Council shall appoint the members of a workgroup established by the Council under paragraph (1) of this subsection.            (ii)    The chair of the Council may appoint the following individuals to a workgroup:                1.    Members of the Council with expertise in the issue to be studied; and                2.    Members of the public, including consumers and stakeholder group representatives, with expertise in the area to be studied.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  19-22A-05 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 19 - Health Care Facilities|Subtitle 22A - School-Based Health Centers|Part II - Maryland Council on Advancement of School-Based Health Centers|Section 19-22A-05 - Established

    (a)    The Council shall develop policy recommendations to improve the health and educational outcomes of students who receive services from school–based health centers by:        (1)    Supporting local community efforts to establish or expand school–based health center capacity in primary care, behavioral health, and oral health;        (2)    Integrating school–based health centers into existing and emerging patient–centered models of care;        (3)    Promoting the inclusion of school–based health centers in networks of managed care organizations and commercial health insurance carriers;        (4)    Advancing the public health goals of State and local health officials;        (5)    Promoting the inclusion of school–based health centers into networks of school health services and coordinated student service models for the range of services offered in school settings;        (6)    Supporting State and local initiatives to promote student success;        (7)    Reviewing and revising best practice guidelines; and        (8)    Supporting the long–term sustainability of school–based health centers.    (b)    The Council shall review the collection and analysis of school–based health center data collected by the State Department of Education to:        (1)    Make recommendations on best practices for the collection and analysis of the data; and        (2)    Provide guidance on the development of findings and recommendations based on the data.    (c)    The Council shall conduct other activities the Council considers appropriate to meet the purpose of the Council.    (d)    On or before December 31 of each year, the Council shall report the findings and recommendations of the Council to the Maryland Department of Health, the State Department of Education, the Commission, and, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly on improving the health and educational outcomes of students who receive services from school–based health centers.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  20-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 20 - Miscellaneous Health Provisions|Subtitle 1 - Consent Provisions|Part I - Minors|Section 20-101 - Blood Donation

    (a)    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a minor who is at least 17 years old, without the consent of a parent or legal guardian, may give blood to a program that:        (1)    Is voluntary;        (2)    Does not pay money for the blood; and        (3)    Is approved by:            (i)    The American Association of Blood Banks; or            (ii)    The American Red Cross.    (b)    (1)    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a minor who is at least 16 years old, and has obtained the consent of a parent or legal guardian, may give blood to the programs listed in subsection (a) of this section.        (2)    Consent may be obtained via telephone or electronic means.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  20-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 20 - Miscellaneous Health Provisions|Subtitle 1 - Consent Provisions|Part I - Minors|Section 20-102 - Treatment for Health-Related Problems

    (a)    A minor has the same capacity as an adult to consent to medical or dental treatment if the minor:        (1)    Is married;        (2)    Is the parent of a child; or        (3)    (i)    Is living separate and apart from the minor’s parent, parents, or guardian, whether with or without consent of the minor’s parent, parents, or guardian; and            (ii)    Is self–supporting, regardless of the source of the minor’s income.    (b)    A minor has the same capacity as an adult to consent to medical treatment if, in the judgment of the attending physician, the life or health of the minor would be affected adversely by delaying treatment to obtain the consent of another individual.    (c)    A minor has the same capacity as an adult to consent to:        (1)    Treatment for or advice about drug abuse;        (2)    Treatment for or advice about alcoholism;        (3)    Treatment for or advice about venereal disease;        (4)    Treatment for or advice about pregnancy;        (5)    Treatment for or advice about contraception other than sterilization;        (6)    Physical examination and treatment of injuries from an alleged rape or sexual offense;        (7)    Physical examination to obtain evidence of an alleged rape or sexual offense;        (8)    Initial medical screening and physical examination on and after admission of the minor into a detention center; and        (9)    Treatment for the prevention of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).    (c–1)    The capacity of a minor to consent to treatment for drug abuse or alcoholism under subsection (c)(1) or (2) of this section does not include the capacity to refuse treatment for drug abuse or alcoholism in an inpatient or intensive outpatient alcohol or drug abuse treatment program certified under Title 8 of this article for which a parent or guardian has given consent.    (d)    A minor has the same capacity as an adult to consent to psychological treatment as specified under subsection (c)(1) and (2) of this section if, in the judgment of the attending physician or a psychologist, the life or health of the minor would be affected adversely by delaying treatment to obtain the consent of another individual.    (e)    A licensed health care practitioner who treats a minor is not liable for civil damages or subject to any criminal or disciplinary penalty solely because the minor did not have capacity to consent under this section.    (f)    Without the consent of or over the express objection of a minor, a licensed health care practitioner may, but need not, give a parent, guardian, or custodian of the minor or the spouse of the parent information about treatment needed by the minor or provided to the minor under this section, except information about an abortion.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  20-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 20 - Miscellaneous Health Provisions|Subtitle 1 - Consent Provisions|Part I - Minors|Section 20-103 - Abortion

    (a)    Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, a physician may not perform an abortion on an unmarried minor unless the physician first gives notice to a parent or guardian of the minor.    (b)    The physician may perform the abortion without notice to a parent or guardian if:        (1)    The minor does not live with a parent or guardian; and        (2)    A reasonable effort to give notice to a parent or guardian is unsuccessful.    (c)    (1)    The physician may perform the abortion, without notice to a parent or guardian of a minor if, in the professional judgment of the physician:            (i)    Notice to the parent or guardian may lead to physical or emotional abuse of the minor;            (ii)    The minor is mature and capable of giving informed consent to an abortion; or            (iii)    Notification would not be in the best interest of the minor.        (2)    The physician is not liable for civil damages or subject to a criminal penalty for a decision under this subsection not to give notice.    (d)    The postal receipt that shows an article of mail was sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, bearing a postmark from the United States Postal Service, to the last known address of a parent or guardian and that is attached to a copy of the notice letter that was sent in that article of mail shall be conclusive evidence of notice or a reasonable effort to give notice, as the case may be.    (e)    A physician may not provide notice to a parent or guardian if the minor decides not to have the abortion.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  20-104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 20 - Miscellaneous Health Provisions|Subtitle 1 - Consent Provisions|Part I - Minors|Section 20-104 - Mental or Emotional Disorder

    (a)    In this section, “health care provider” means an individual who is:        (1)    Licensed under the Health Occupations Article; and        (2)    Acting within the scope of the individual’s license to diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders.    (b)    (1)    A minor who is 16 years old or older has the same capacity as an adult to consent to consultation, diagnosis, and treatment of a mental or emotional disorder by a health care provider or a clinic.        (2)    The capacity of a minor to consent to consultation, diagnosis, and treatment of a mental or emotional disorder by a health care provider or a clinic under paragraph (1) of this subsection does not include the capacity to refuse consultation, diagnosis, or treatment for a mental or emotional disorder for which a parent, guardian, or custodian of the minor has given consent.    (c)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, without the consent of or over the express objection of a minor, the health care provider or, on advice or direction of the health care provider, a member of the medical staff of a hospital or public clinic may, but need not, give a parent, guardian, or custodian of the minor or the spouse of the parent information about treatment needed by the minor or provided to the minor under this section.        (2)    If a health care provider is on a treatment team for a minor that is headed by a physician, the physician heading the treatment team shall decide whether a parent, guardian, or custodian of the minor or the spouse of the parent should receive information about treatment needed by the minor or provided to the minor under this section.    (d)    Unless the parent, guardian, or custodian of a minor consents to consultation, diagnosis, or treatment of the minor, the parent, guardian, or custodian is not liable for any costs of the consultation, diagnosis, or treatment of the minor under this section.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  20-105 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 20 - Miscellaneous Health Provisions|Subtitle 1 - Consent Provisions|Part I - Minors|Section 20-105 - Relative Providing Informal Kinship Care to Child

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.        (2)    “Informal kinship care” means a living arrangement in which a relative of a child, who is not in the care, custody, or guardianship of the local department of social services, provides for the care and custody of the child due to a serious family hardship.        (3)    “Relative” means an adult related to the child by blood or marriage within the fifth degree of consanguinity.        (4)    “Serious family hardship” means:            (i)    Death of a parent or legal guardian of the child;            (ii)    Serious illness of a parent or legal guardian of the child;            (iii)    Drug addiction of a parent or legal guardian of the child;            (iv)    Incarceration of a parent or legal guardian of the child;            (v)    Abandonment by a parent or legal guardian of the child; or            (vi)    Assignment of a parent or legal guardian to active military duty.    (b)    A relative providing informal kinship care for a child may consent to health care on behalf of the child if:        (1)    A court has not appointed a guardian for the child or awarded custody of the child to an individual other than the relative providing informal kinship care; and        (2)    The relative verifies the informal kinship care relationship through a sworn affidavit that:            (i)    Meets the requirements of this section; and            (ii)    Is filed with the Department of Human Services, Social Services Administration.    (c)    The affidavit shall include:        (1)    The name and date of birth of the child;        (2)    The name and address of the child’s parent or legal guardian;        (3)    The name and address of the relative providing informal kinship care;        (4)    The date the relative assumed informal kinship care;        (5)    The nature of the serious family hardship and why it resulted in informal kinship care; and        (6)    The kinship relation to the child of the relative providing informal kinship care.    (d)    The affidavit shall be in the following form:        (1)    I, the undersigned, am over eighteen (18) years of age and competent to testify to the facts and matters set forth herein.        (2)    _______________ (name of child), whose date of birth is _____________, is living with me because of the following serious family hardship (check each that is applicable):