§ 19–1410.1
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 19-1410.1 (2026)
Title 19. Health Care Facilities
Subtitle 14. Nursing Homes
§ 19–1410.1LinkCopy Citation
(a)
On or before December 1, 2008, each nursing home shall establish a safe patient lifting workgroup with equal membership from management and employees.
(b)
(1)
On or before July 1, 2009, the safe patient lifting workgroup shall develop a safe patient lifting policy for the nursing home.
(2)
The goal of the policy shall be to reduce employee injuries associated with patient lifting.
(c)
While developing a safe patient lifting policy, the workgroup shall consider, based on the patient population of that nursing home, the appropriateness and effectiveness of:
(1)
Developing or enhancing patient handling hazard assessment processes;
(2)
Enhanced use of mechanical lifting devices;
(3)
Developing specialized lift teams;
(4)
Training programs for safe patient lifting required for all patient care personnel at the nursing home;
(5)
Incorporating physical space and construction design for mechanical lifting devices in any architectural plans for nursing home construction and renovation; and
(6)
Developing an evaluation process to determine the effectiveness of the policy.