(a) In this section, “workplace safety” means the prevention of any physical assault or threatening behavior against an employee in a nursing home.
(b) This section applies to nursing homes that are licensed for 45 beds or more.
(c) Each nursing home shall assign to an appropriate committee the task of:
(1) Conducting an annual assessment of workplace safety issues; and
(2) Making recommendations to the nursing home for reducing workplace injuries.
(d) In conducting an annual assessment of workplace safety issues, the committee assigned to conduct the assessment under subsection (c)(1) of this section shall consult with geriatric nursing assistants and other employees of the nursing home who are involved in assisting residents with activities of daily living.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 19 - Health Care Facilities
Section 19-1401.1 - Application
Section 19-1401.2 - Approval or Denial of Application
Section 19-1401.3 - Change in Financial Condition of Nursing Home
Section 19-1402 - Imposition of Penalties Generally
Section 19-1403 - Order Proposing Penalty
Section 19-1404 - Amount of Penalty
Section 19-1405 - Independent State Monitor
Section 19-1406 - Administrative Appeal
Section 19-1407 - Health Care Quality Account
Section 19-1408 - Site Visit and Full Survey
Section 19-1408.1 - Graphic Data Dashboard
Section 19-1409 - Oversight Committee on Quality of Care
Section 19-1410 - Quality Assurance Program
Section 19-1410.1 - Safe Patient Lifting
Section 19-1410.2 - Annual Assessment of Workplace Safety Issues
Section 19-1411 - Medical Director
Section 19-1412 - Technical Assistance Unit; Medical Automated Systems
Section 19-1413 - Notice Regarding Closure, Public Funding, Accidents, or Significant Changes
Section 19-1414 - Review of Financial and Performance Records
Section 19-1415 - Notice of Change of Condition of Resident