# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 33 — Board of Long-Term Care Administrators

### Chapter 06 — Code of Ethics

**Authority:** Health Occupations Article, §§9-205, 9-314, and 9-3A-12, Annotated Code of Maryland

**Administrative History:** Effective date: January 19, 2026 (53:1 Md. R 22)

#### Regulation .01 Scope.

*COMAR 10.33.06.01*

This chapter applies to all licensees of the Board.

#### Regulation .02 Ethical Principles.

*COMAR 10.33.06.02*

A. A licensee shall:

  (1) In all professional relationships, be honest and practice with compassion and respect for the dignity and rights of the individual, with commitment to the care, safety, and well-being of the residents being paramount;

  (2) Practice in a manner consistent with the laws and standards of practice pertaining to the nursing home or assisted living program the licensee administers or manages;

  (3) Provide a safe and healthy environment which shall protect the rights of the residents;

  (4) Promote and enhance their profession and its standards by increasing awareness and understanding of healthcare and their profession;

  (5) Be responsible for maintaining their professional competence and to continue professional development and growth through continuing education; and

  (6) Safeguard the confidentiality and privacy of information regarding residents consistent with existing law and professional standards.

B. A licensee may not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, or other basis prohibited by State or federal law or regulation.