In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. “Comprehensive physical rehabilitation services” means: A program of coordinated, integrated, interdisciplinary, physician-directed services provided by or under the supervision of physicians qualified or experienced in rehabilitation that: Includes evaluation and treatment of individuals with physical disabilities; Emphasizes education and training of individuals with disabilities; and Incorporates: At least 4 of the following core disciplines: Physical therapy; Occupational therapy; Speech and language therapy; Psychotherapy; Rehabilitation nursing; and Social work; and At least 2 of the following disciplines: Psychology; Audiology; Respiratory therapy; Therapeutic recreation; Orthotics; Prosthetics; Special education or instruction; and Vocational rehabilitation; and Any other service that the Secretary may designate by regulation. “Comprehensive rehabilitation facility” means: Any person that provides or holds himself out as providing comprehensive physical rehabilitation services on an out-patient basis; or A hospital that is licensed as a special rehabilitation hospital under Subtitle 3 of this title. “Health care facility” includes any facility defined in § 19-114(d) of this title. “Health care facility” does not include a home health agency that is licensed under Subtitle 4 of this title. “Specialized rehabilitation program” means any of the specialty programs that the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities accredits, including: Spinal cord injury programs; Head injury programs; and Infant and early childhood developmental programs.

A comprehensive rehabilitation facility shall meet the requirements of this subtitle before the facility may provide: Comprehensive physical rehabilitation services; or Any specialized rehabilitation program.

This section does not apply to a special rehabilitation hospital that is licensed under Subtitle 3 of this title. Any person that provides or holds himself out as providing comprehensive physical rehabilitation services on an out–patient basis shall obtain a comprehensive rehabilitation license before the person may provide comprehensive physical rehabilitation services in the State. The Department shall issue a comprehensive rehabilitation license to any person for whom a comprehensive rehabilitation license is required if the person submits an application on the form established and provided for the Secretary. While it is effective, a comprehensive rehabilitation license authorizes the licensed person to provide comprehensive physical rehabilitation services. A person may not provide or hold himself out as providing comprehensive physical rehabilitation services on an out–patient basis unless the person has been issued a comprehensive rehabilitation license under this section.

A comprehensive rehabilitation facility shall meet any standard that the Secretary adopts by regulation.

The Secretary may inspect a comprehensive rehabilitation facility to assure that the facility meets the requirements of this subtitle.

The Secretary may revoke a license issued under this subtitle or may revoke the authority to provide comprehensive physical rehabilitation services for any health care facility or person that does not meet each requirement of this subtitle or any regulation adopted by the Secretary under this subtitle.

A person may not hold himself out as providing a complete array of rehabilitation services unless the person provides comprehensive physical rehabilitation services. A health care facility may not provide or hold itself out as providing any specialized rehabilitation program unless the facility is licensed by the Department. A person may not provide comprehensive physical rehabilitation services unless the person meets the requirements of this subtitle.

A person who violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000, or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year, or both.