Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 14 - Nursing Homes
Section 19-1413 - Notice Regarding Closure, Public Funding, Accidents, or Significant Changes

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.

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