(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.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 19 - Health Care Facilities
Subtitle 3 - Hospitals and Related Institutions
Part XI - Designation of Lay Caregivers
Section 19-381 - Designation of Lay Caregivers
Section 19-382 - Notification of Discharge or Transfer of Patient
Section 19-383 - Consultation With Caregiver Prior to Discharge of Patient
Section 19-384 - Discharge Process -- Incorporation of Established Practices