(a) A person shall be licensed by the Secretary before a person may operate a hospice care program.
(b) A home health agency, hospital, related institution, or other licensed facility that operates a hospice care program that is distinct from the other services that the home health agency or facility offers shall be licensed by the Secretary as a hospice care program before the home health agency or facility may operate that hospice care program.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 19 - Health Care Facilities
Subtitle 9 - Hospice Care Facilities
Section 19-902 - Statement of Purpose
Section 19-904 - Standards for Construction and Safety
Section 19-905 - License Required
Section 19-906 - Qualifications for License
Section 19-907 - Applications for Licenses
Section 19-908 - Issuance of License
Section 19-909 - Scope of Licenses
Section 19-911 - Denials and Revocation
Section 19-912 - Operating Without License
Section 19-913 - Admission Restriction
Section 19-914 - Collection and Disposal of Unused Prescription Medication