# COMAR Title 32 — Maryland Department of Aging

## Subtitle 02 — Provider Regulations

### Chapter 03 — Approval of Burial Arrangements for Unclaimed Deceased Nursing Home Residents

#### Regulation .03 Nursing Home Records.

*COMAR 32.02.03.03*

A. Each nursing home shall ascertain and record upon admission of the resident, or as soon after as possible:

  (1) Any arrangements (financial, religious, name of preferred funeral director, if any, etc.) the resident has made, or wishes to make, with regard to burial; and

  (2) The name, address, and relationship of any person who has agreed to claim the body upon death of the resident and to assume funeral or burial responsibility.

B. Each nursing home shall make reasonable efforts to keep their records current to reflect any subsequent changes in the information in §A of this regulation.