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Terms Used In Maryland Code, HEALTH - GENERAL 19-1413

  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
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.