Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 12 - Comprehensive Physical Rehabilitation Facilities
Section 19-1201 - Definitions

(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.

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