Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Part 1
Subtitle 07 - HOSPITALS
Chapter 10.07.02 - Nursing Homes
Section 10.07.02.12 - Resident's Representative

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 10.07.02.12

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024

A. A nursing home shall recognize the authority of:

(1) A guardian of the person under Estates and Trusts Article, §13-705, Annotated Code of Maryland;

(2) A guardian of the property under Estates and Trusts Article, §13-201, Annotated Code of Maryland;

(3) An advance directive that meets the requirements of Health-General Article, § 5-602, Annotated Code of Maryland;

(4) A surrogate decision maker with authority under Health-General Article, § 5-605, Annotated Code of Maryland;

(5) A power of attorney that meets the requirements of Estates and Trusts Article, §13-601, Annotated Code of Maryland;

(6) A representative payee or other similar fiduciary; or

(7) To the extent permitted by Maryland law, any other individual, if that individual was designated by a resident who was competent at the time of designation.

B. A facility shall require documentation or other appropriate verification of the authority of a resident's representative. A facility may not recognize the authority of a resident's representative if the representative attempts to exceed the authority:

(1) Stated in the instrument that grants the representative authority; or

(2) Established by State law.

C. A facility shall:

(1) Document in the resident's record the name of the individual, if any, with authority identified in §A of this regulation; or

(2) Include the documentation in the record.

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