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MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  19-335 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 19 - Health Care Facilities|Subtitle 3 - Hospitals and Related Institutions|Part V - Receivership of Nursing Homes and Community Programs|Section 19-335 - Hearing Requirements

    (a)    (1)    Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, the court shall hold a hearing on a petition under Part V of this subtitle within 10 days after the petition is filed.        (2)    The owner of the nursing home or entity operating the community program shall be given notice of the hearing:            (i)    At least 5 days before the hearing; or            (ii)    At least 3 days before the hearing, by a notice posted conspicuously inside or on the front door of the nursing home or site of the community program, if the Secretary files a statement that:                1.    Is signed and verified by the Secretary;                2.    States that the owner or operating entity cannot be found; and                3.    Sets forth a substantial account of reasonable, good faith efforts to find the owner or operating entity and serve process.        (3)    The owner of the nursing home or operating entity of a community service is entitled to offer evidence at the hearing.    (b)    (1)    A court may appoint a receiver for a nursing home or community program if, from the petition, affidavits, and any evidence offered ex parte, the court finds probable cause to believe that a situation, physical condition, practice, or method of operation presents an imminent danger of death or serious mental or physical harm to the residents and must be remedied immediately to insure their health, safety, and welfare.        (2)    The owner or person then in charge of the nursing home or community program shall be given notice of the appointment of a receiver:            (i)    By service of the notice, within 24 hours after the appointment; or            (ii)    By posting the notice conspicuously inside or on the front door of the nursing home or site of the community program, if the Secretary files a statement that:                1.    Is signed and verified by the Secretary;                2.    States that the owner and the person in charge of the nursing home or community program cannot be found; and                3.    Sets forth a substantial account of reasonable, good faith efforts to find the owner and the person in charge and serve process.        (3)    Unless the owner of the nursing home or entity operating the community program consents to a later date, the court shall hold a hearing on the appointment of the receiver within 5 days after service of process.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  19-336 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 19 - Health Care Facilities|Subtitle 3 - Hospitals and Related Institutions|Part V - Receivership of Nursing Homes and Community Programs|Section 19-336 - Appointment of Receiver; Continuation of Receivership

    (a)    After the hearing under § 19-335 of this subtitle, the court may appoint a receiver for the nursing home or community program or continue the appointment of the receiver made ex parte, if the court finds:        (1)    A person is operating the nursing home or community program without a license for it;        (2)    The nursing home or community program will be closed within 30 days and arrangements to relocate its residents have not been approved by the Secretary;        (3)    The nursing home or community program or its residents have been abandoned; or        (4)    A situation, physical condition, practice, or method of operation presents an imminent danger of death or serious mental or physical harm to the individuals.    (b)    The court may appoint as receiver any responsible individual other than:        (1)    A State employee;        (2)    An employee of a local government; or        (3)    The owner or administrator of or other individual with a financial interest in the nursing home or community program or agent of any of those individuals.    (c)    (1)    Before the receiver takes charge of the nursing home or community program, the receiver shall file a bond with the court.        (2)    The bond:            (i)    May not exceed the value of the nursing home or community program and its assets; and            (ii)    Shall run to this State for benefit of all persons interested in the faithful performance of the receiver including the individuals.        (3)    Unless the court directs otherwise, the receiver may pay the premium of the bond from the income of the nursing home or community program.    (d)    The Secretary may petition the court to appoint a substitute for a receiver who:        (1)    Dies;        (2)    Has a disability;        (3)    Has an adverse interest; or        (4)    Does not make reasonable progress in carrying out the receivership.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  19-338 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 19 - Health Care Facilities|Subtitle 3 - Hospitals and Related Institutions|Part V - Receivership of Nursing Homes and Community Programs|Section 19-338 - Funding; Liens

    (a)    The Secretary shall determine whether the receivership can be funded by State funds previously designated for the community program. In the event that previously designated funds are available, these funds shall be used for the operation of the receivership.    (b)    In the event that there are insufficient funds to operate the receivership, the Secretary may petition the Board of Public Works for sufficient funds to operate the receivership.    (c)    (1)    State funds used to operate a receivership under this section shall be a lien on the community program and its assets if the receiver files a notice of the lien that contains:            (i)    The amount of the lien;            (ii)    The name of the community program to which the lien attaches; and            (iii)    A description of the assets of the community program that are affected by the lien.        (2)    The receiver shall file the notice of lien with:            (i)    The land and chattel records of the county where the sites operated by the community program are located; and            (ii)    The Department of Assessments and Taxation.        (3)    A lien under this subsection:            (i)    Extends to the property of the community program that is described in the notice of lien; and            (ii)    Has priority over any lien or other interest that attaches after the date of the completion of the filings required under this subsection.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  19-339 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 19 - Health Care Facilities|Subtitle 3 - Hospitals and Related Institutions|Part V - Receivership of Nursing Homes and Community Programs|Section 19-339 - Termination of Receivership

    (a)    (1)    The owner or operating entity or receiver of a nursing home or community program may petition the court to terminate the receivership.        (2)    The court shall terminate the receivership, if the court finds:            (i)    The grounds for appointment of the receiver under Part V of this subtitle no longer exist; or            (ii)    The nursing home or community program is ready to be closed because all residents have been moved.    (b)    A receivership ends automatically 1 year after the court appoints the receiver, unless the court:        (1)    Terminates the receivership sooner; or        (2)    On petition of the Secretary, extends the receivership for an additional 1-year period because the court finds that the grounds for appointment of a receiver under Part V of this subtitle still exist.    (c)    The sale of a nursing home or site for a community program or any of its assets does not terminate a receivership of the nursing home or community program.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  19-343 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 19 - Health Care Facilities|Subtitle 3 - Hospitals and Related Institutions|Part VI - Rights of Individuals|Section 19-343 - Related Institutions

    (a)    In this section and §§ 19–344, 19–345, 19–345.1, 19–345.2, and 19–345.3 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 notice, procedural fairness, and humane treatment when being transferred or discharged from a facility;            (vi)    The right to participate in decision making regarding transitions in care, including a transfer or discharge from a facility;            (vii)    The right to expect and receive appropriate assessment, management, and treatment of pain as an integral component of the patient’s care;            (viii)    The right to be free from physical and chemical restraints, except for restraints that a physician authorizes for a clearly indicated medical need;            (ix)    The right to receive respect and privacy in a medical care program; and            (x)    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.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  19-345 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 19 - Health Care Facilities|Subtitle 3 - Hospitals and Related Institutions|Part VI - Rights of Individuals|Section 19-345 - Transfer or Discharge of Resident

    (a)    A resident of a facility may not be transferred or discharged from the facility involuntarily except for the following reasons:        (1)    The transfer or discharge is necessary for the resident’s welfare and the resident’s needs cannot be met in the facility;        (2)    The transfer or discharge is appropriate because the resident’s health has improved sufficiently so that the resident no longer needs the services provided by the facility;        (3)    The health or safety of an individual in a facility is endangered;        (4)    The resident has failed, after reasonable and appropriate notice, to pay for, or under Medicare or Medicaid or otherwise, to have paid for a stay at the facility; or        (5)    The facility ceases to operate.    (b)    (1)    A Medicaid certified facility may not:            (i)    Include in the admission contract of a resident any requirement that, to stay at the facility, the resident will be required to pay for any period of time or amount of money as a private pay resident for any period when the resident is eligible for Medicaid benefits; or            (ii)    Transfer or discharge a resident involuntarily because the resident is a Medicaid benefits recipient.        (2)    (i)    Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, a Medicaid certified facility is presumed to be transferring or discharging a resident in violation of this subsection, if the resident is or becomes eligible for Medicaid benefits.            (ii)    A Medicaid certified facility is not presumed to be transferring or discharging a resident in violation of this subsection for transferring or discharging a resident for nonpayment for services while the resident was ineligible for assistance under the medical assistance program.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  19-345.3 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 19 - Health Care Facilities|Subtitle 3 - Hospitals and Related Institutions|Part VI - Rights of Individuals|Section 19-345.3 - Penalties

    (a)    The Secretary may impose a civil money penalty not to exceed $10,000 for:        (1)    Each violation by a facility of § 19–345, § 19–345.1, or § 19–345.2 of this subtitle; or        (2)    Each willful or grossly negligent violation by a resident’s agent or legal representative of § 19–345, § 19–345.1, or § 19–345.2 of this subtitle.    (b)    If a civil money penalty is imposed under this section, the facility or agent or legal representative of the resident shall have the right to appeal from an order imposing the civil money penalty in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.    (c)    (1)    A resident, resident’s agent, or resident’s attorney, or the Attorney General on behalf of the resident, who believes that an involuntary discharge or transfer that violates the requirements of § 19–345, § 19–345.1, or § 19–345.2 of this subtitle is imminent or has taken place may request injunctive relief from a circuit court.        (2)    In an action brought by the Attorney General under this subsection, the Attorney General may request that the court impose a civil penalty not to exceed $100,000 for each violation by a facility of § 19–345, § 19–345.1, or § 19–345.2 of this subtitle.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  19-347.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 19 - Health Care Facilities|Subtitle 3 - Hospitals and Related Institutions|Part VI - Rights of Individuals|Section 19-347.1 - Mandatory Reporting of Inappropriate Sexual Behavior in Private Residential Treatment Centers

    (a)    In this section, “inappropriate sexual behavior” has the meaning stated in COMAR 10.01.18.02.    (b)    A privately owned and operated residential treatment center shall be subject to the reporting requirements established by the Department under COMAR 10.01.18.05 that apply when a staff member observes, receives a complaint regarding, or otherwise has reason to believe that an individual has been subjected to inappropriate sexual behavior.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  19-348 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 19 - Health Care Facilities|Subtitle 3 - Hospitals and Related Institutions|Part VI - Rights of Individuals|Section 19-348 - Examination for Cervical Cancer; Mammography Educational Materials

    (a)    (1)    Each hospital shall offer to each adult female inpatient of the hospital a Papanicolaou smear for detection of cervical cancer unless:            (i)    The attending physician orders otherwise; or            (ii)    The patient has had the examination within the preceding year.        (2)    A patient may refuse the examination.    (b)    (1)    Each hospital shall offer mammography educational materials to each female patient when medically appropriate for the patient.        (2)    The Department, in collaboration with the Maryland Hospital Association, the Medical and Chirurgical Faculty of Maryland, and appropriate advocacy groups, shall select and approve, or develop and print, and update as necessary, mammography educational materials for the purposes of paragraph (1) of this subsection.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  19-349 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 19 - Health Care Facilities|Subtitle 3 - Hospitals and Related Institutions|Part VI - Rights of Individuals|Section 19-349 - Notice of Increase in Charges

    At least 45 days before a related institution increases any fee or charge for a service of the related institution, the related institution shall give each resident or the authorized representative of the resident written notice of the amount of the increase.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  19-349.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 19 - Health Care Facilities|Subtitle 3 - Hospitals and Related Institutions|Part VI - Rights of Individuals|Section 19-349.1 - Notice of Outpatient Status, Billing Implications, and Impact of Status

    (a)    A hospital shall provide oral and written notice to a patient of the patient’s outpatient status, the billing implications of the outpatient status, and the impact of the outpatient status on the patient’s eligibility for Medicare rehabilitation services if:        (1)    The patient receives on–site services from the hospital for more than 23 consecutive hours;        (2)    The on–site services received by the patient include a hospital bed and meals that have been provided in an area of the hospital other than the emergency room; and        (3)    The patient is classified as an outpatient at the hospital for observation rather than an admitted inpatient.    (b)    The Department, in consultation with hospitals in the State, shall adopt by regulation standardized elements to be included in the written notice required under subsection (a) of this section.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  19-350.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 19 - Health Care Facilities|Subtitle 3 - Hospitals and Related Institutions|Part VI - Rights of Individuals|Section 19-350.1 - Uniform Claims Forms

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.        (2)    “Third party payor” means any person that administers or provides reimbursement for hospital benefits on an expense incurred basis including:            (i)    A health maintenance organization issued a certificate of authority in accordance with Subtitle 7 of this title;            (ii)    A health insurer or nonprofit health service plan authorized to offer health insurance policies or contracts in this State in accordance with the Insurance Article; or            (iii)    A third party administrator registered under the Insurance Article.        (3)    “Uniform claims form” means the claim or billing form for reimbursement of hospital services adopted by the Insurance Commissioner under § 15-1003 of the Insurance Article.    (b)    When submitting a claim or bill for reimbursement to a third party payor, a hospital shall use the uniform claims form.    (c)    The uniform claims form submitted under this section:        (1)    Shall be properly completed; and        (2)    May be submitted by electronic transfer.    (d)    The Secretary may impose a penalty not to exceed $500 on any hospital that violates the provisions of this section.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  19-351 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 19 - Health Care Facilities|Subtitle 3 - Hospitals and Related Institutions|Part VI - Rights of Individuals|Section 19-351 - Staff

    (a)    Except as provided in subsections (b) and (d) of this section, this subtitle does not affect the right of a hospital or related institution to employ or appoint staff.    (b)    (1)    A hospital or related institution that provides services that licensed podiatrists are authorized to perform under Title 16 of the Health Occupations Article, other than incidental care, shall include, in its bylaws, rules, or regulations, provisions for use of facilities by and staff privileges for qualified podiatrists.        (2)    The hospital or related institution may restrict use of facilities and staff privileges by podiatrists to those podiatrists who meet the qualifications that the hospital or related institution sets for granting those privileges.        (3)    The qualifications that the hospital or related institution sets for granting privileges for services that licensed podiatrists are authorized to perform under Title 16 of the Health Occupations Article shall include consideration of the training, education, and experience of the podiatrist.    (c)    (1)    A hospital or related institution shall include in its bylaws, rules, or regulations provisions for use of facilities by and staff privileges for qualified dentists.        (2)    The hospital or related institution may restrict use of facilities and staff privileges by dentists to those dentists who meet the qualifications that the hospital or related institution sets for granting those privileges.    (d)    (1)    A hospital or related institution that provides services of the type that licensed psychologists are permitted to perform under Title 18 of the Health Occupations Article shall include in its bylaws, rules, or regulations, provisions for use of facilities by and staff privileges for qualified psychologists.        (2)    The hospital or related institution may restrict use of facilities and staff privileges by psychologists to those psychologists who meet the qualifications that the hospital or related institution sets for granting those privileges.        (3)    (i)    Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to require a hospital to:                1.    Grant admitting privileges to a psychologist; or                2.    Permit the exercise of those privileges granted by the hospital board of trustees to psychologists without appropriate collaboration with the physician who has privileges to admit and attend patients in the unit of the facility where the patient is being treated and who has ongoing responsibility for the patient.            (ii)    In the event of a disagreement between the psychologist and the physician concerning the patient’s treatment, the decision of the physician who has ongoing responsibility for the patient shall govern.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  19-352 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 19 - Health Care Facilities|Subtitle 3 - Hospitals and Related Institutions|Part VI - Rights of Individuals|Section 19-352 - Interest Penalties

    (a)    In this section, “nursing home” means a related institution that is classified as a nursing home.    (b)    A nursing home may not assess an interest penalty on charges for services provided to a resident until, whichever is later in time:        (1)    45 days after the nursing home mails an itemized statement of the charges to the person responsible for payment of the charges; or        (2)    30 days after the end of the period for which the itemized statement of the charges covers.    (c)    The nursing home shall include on the itemized statement of charges a statement in bold and conspicuous print as to when interest may be assessed consistent with the provisions of subsection (b) of this section.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  19-353 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 19 - Health Care Facilities|Subtitle 3 - Hospitals and Related Institutions|Part VI - Rights of Individuals|Section 19-353 - Statement of Right to Receive Pain Assessment, Management, and Treatment

    A health care facility that is not covered under § 19-342 or § 19-343 of this subtitle shall include in a patient’s bill of rights or similar document that is provided to the patient or resident a statement that a patient or resident has the right to expect and receive appropriate assessment, management, and treatment of pain as an integral component of that patient’s or resident’s care.
MD. Health - General Code Ann. §  19-354 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Health - General|Title 19 - Health Care Facilities|Subtitle 3 - Hospitals and Related Institutions|Part VII - Prohibited Acts; Penalties; Liability|Section 19-354 - Tort Liability

    A hospital or related institution that is a charitable institution shall have the immunity from liability described under § 5-632 of the Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article.