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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".14" citation="COMAR 10.07.05.14" title_num="10" subtitle_num="07" chapter_num="05" heading="Clinical Records.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>With the exception of §B of this regulation, an agency shall ensure that a clinical record is maintained for each client in a manner that ensures security and confidentiality, and includes at a minimum:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The documentation required by §D of this regulation;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Any currently effective health care orders;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Nurse’s assessment</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Rehabilitation plans, if appropriate;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>The care plan;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Medications administered or taken, including:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Dosage;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Route of administration; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Frequency;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>History of sensitivities or allergic reactions;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>Nutritional requirements, including specific dietary plans;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(9)">
      <text>Medically necessary supplies and equipment;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(10)">
      <text>Care notes;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(11)">
      <text>The name, address, and telephone number of:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The client’s physicians; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>The client representative; and</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(12)">
      <text>The following documents for each client upon discharge:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Directions for the safe continuation of care after discharge; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>If skilled services have been provided, a discharge summary that includes the reason for discharge.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>An agency that provides care to clients who are assessed as not requiring certified caregivers or skilled services shall maintain a client record, including but not limited to:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Nursing assessment;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Plan of care;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Services provided;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Any significant change of condition; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Any other pertinent information regarding the client being served.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>An agency shall develop policies and procedures to ensure that all information relating to a client’s condition or preferences, including any significant change of condition as defined in Regulation .02B(27) of this chapter, is documented in the client’s record and communicated in a timely manner to:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The client;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The client representative, if appropriate; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>All appropriate health care professionals and staff who are involved in the development and implementation of the client’s care plan.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Care Notes.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Appropriate staff shall write care notes for each client, at a minimum:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>On admission and at least weekly;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Upon any significant changes in the client’s condition; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>When the care plan is modified.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The agency shall ensure that all notes and reports that are entered in the clinical record, which may include an electronic record, are detailed, legible, chronological, dated, and signed with the name and title of the individual rendering the service.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>The agency may accept orders for care with an electronic signature. Orders may be received by, but not limited to, mail, hand delivery, or facsimile transmission.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>