Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Part 1
Subtitle 07 - HOSPITALS
Chapter 10.07.14 - Assisted Living Programs
Section 10.07.14.40 - Approval of Burial Arrangements for Unclaimed Deceased Residents
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 10.07.14.40
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
A. An assisted living program shall ascertain and document on admission of the resident, or within 14 days of admission any arrangements the resident has made, or wishes to make, with regard to burial, including but not limited to:
(1) Financial;
(2) Religious;
(3) Name of preferred funeral director, if
any; and
(4) The name, address, and
relationship of any person who has agreed to claim the body of the resident or
who has agreed to assume funeral or burial responsibility.
B. Notification on Death. On the death of an individual who appears to be an unclaimed deceased resident, the assisted living manager or designee shall contact any person who, although not having been identified in advance as being responsible for the burial arrangements, might nevertheless at the time of death be willing to claim the body and assume responsibility.
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