§ 19–1201
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 19-1201 (2026)
Title 19. Health Care Facilities
Subtitle 12. Comprehensive Physical Rehabilitation Facilities
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(a)
In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)
“Comprehensive physical rehabilitation services” means:
(1)
A program of coordinated, integrated, interdisciplinary, physician-directed services provided by or under the supervision of physicians qualified or experienced in rehabilitation that:
(i)
Includes evaluation and treatment of individuals with physical disabilities;
(ii)
Emphasizes education and training of individuals with disabilities; and
(iii)
Incorporates:
(1)
At least 4 of the following core disciplines:
(A)
Physical therapy;
(B)
Occupational therapy;
(C)
Speech and language therapy;
(D)
Psychotherapy;
(E)
Rehabilitation nursing; and
(F)
Social work; and
(2)
At least 2 of the following disciplines:
(A)
Psychology;
(B)
Audiology;
(C)
Respiratory therapy;
(D)
Therapeutic recreation;
(E)
Orthotics;
(F)
Prosthetics;
(G)
Special education or instruction; and
(H)
Vocational rehabilitation; and
(2)
Any other service that the Secretary may designate by regulation.
(c)
“Comprehensive rehabilitation facility” means:
(1)
Any person that provides or holds himself out as providing comprehensive physical rehabilitation services on an out-patient basis; or
(2)
A hospital that is licensed as a special rehabilitation hospital under Subtitle 3 of this title.
(d)
(1)
“Health care facility” includes any facility defined in § 19-114(d) of this title.
(2)
“Health care facility” does not include a home health agency that is licensed under Subtitle 4 of this title.
(e)
“Specialized rehabilitation program” means any of the specialty programs that the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities accredits, including:
(1)
Spinal cord injury programs;
(2)
Head injury programs; and
(3)
Infant and early childhood developmental programs.