§ 19–1415
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. § 19-1415 (2026)
Title 19. Health Care Facilities
Subtitle 14. Nursing Homes
§ 19–1415LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “change in condition” means a significant change in the resident’s physical, mental, or psychological status including:
(1)
Life-threatening conditions such as heart attack or stroke;
(2)
Clinical complications such as:
(i)
Development of a pressure sore;
(ii)
Onset of recurrent periods of delirium;
(iii)
Onset of recurrent urinary tract infection;
(iv)
Onset of depression; or
(v)
Onset of aggressive or inappropriate behavior;
(3)
The need to discontinue a medication or treatment because of:
(i)
Adverse consequences; or
(ii)
The need to begin a new form of treatment;
(4)
Evaluation at or admission to a hospital; and
(5)
Accidents that result in injury having the potential for requiring a physician’s intervention.
(b)
Consistent with State and federal confidentiality laws and in a timely manner, a nursing home shall notify a resident and, if applicable, the resident’s representative or interested family member of any:
(1)
Change in condition;
(2)
Adverse event that may result in a change in condition;
(3)
Outcome or care that results in an unanticipated consequence; or
(4)
Corrective action, if appropriate.
(c)
If the Department determines that a nursing home failed to notify a resident, resident’s representative, or interested family member under subsection (b) of this section, the Department shall require as part of a plan of correction that the nursing home notify the resident, the resident’s representative, or interested family member as soon as possible.