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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" citation="COMAR 10.22.03.02" title_num="10" subtitle_num="22" chapter_num="03" heading="Definitions.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>In addition to the definitions set forth in COMAR 10.22.01, in this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Terms Defined.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>“Isolated scope” means that the identified deficiency has occurred only once, in only one location, or for only one individual.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>“Low scope” means that the deficiency has occurred only occasionally, in sporadic locations, or for only a few individuals.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>“Minor impact” means there has been little or no negative effect on an individual's health, safety, rights, or quality of life.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>“Moderate impact” means an individual has experienced a significant health or safety consequence, a violation of rights, or infringement on quality of life, or that these consequences may likely occur in the near future.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>“Repeated scope” means that the deficiency has occurred on a regular basis, in several locations, or for several individuals.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>“Severe impact” means an individual has experienced a deterioration in the individual's medical or psychological condition, has been exposed to a serious safety risk, has experienced frequent rights violations, or infringements on the individual's quality of life, or that these consequences may likely occur in the near future.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>“Widespread scope” means that the deficiency has occurred consistently, in most locations, or for a majority of people.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>