Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Part 1
Subtitle 07 - HOSPITALS
Chapter 10.07.14 - Assisted Living Programs
Section 10.07.14.56 - Sanctions
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 10.07.14.56
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
A. If the Secretary determines that an assisted living program has violated this chapter, the Secretary, in addition to the sanctions set forth in this chapter may:
(1) Restrict the number of residents the
assisted living program may admit in accordance with Health-General Article,
§19-328, Annotated Code of Maryland;
(2) Require the assisted living program to
reduce the number of residents in care;
(3) Restrict the levels of care for which the
assisted living program may provide services;
(4) Require the licensee, and any of its
staff, to receive remedial instruction in a specific area;
(5) Require the assisted living program to
use the services of a management firm approved by the Department;
(6) Mandate staffing patterns which specify
number of personnel, personnel qualifications, or both;
(7) Require the establishment of an escrow
account in accordance with Health-General Article, §19-362, Annotated Code
of Maryland;
(8) Direct the
licensee to correct the violations in a specific manner or within a specified
time frame, or both;
(9) Notify, or
require the assisted living program to notify, the representative or family of
any resident who is affected by the noncompliance;
(10) Increase the frequency of monitoring
visits during a specified period of time; or
(11) Enter into an agreement with the
licensee establishing certain conditions for continued operation, including
time limits for compliance.
B. If the Secretary determines that the licensee has violated a condition or requirement of an imposed sanction, the Secretary may suspend or revoke the license.
C. Appeals.
(1) A licensee aggrieved by the imposition of
a sanction under §A(1), (2), or (3) or B of this regulation may appeal the
Secretary's action by filing a request for a hearing in accordance with
Regulation .64 of this chapter.
(2)
A licensee aggrieved by the imposition of a sanction under §A(7) of this
regulation may appeal the Secretary's action in accordance with Health-General
Article, §§19-364 and 19-367, Annotated Code of Maryland.
(3) This section does not, however, create an
appeal for a decision made under Regulation .22I of this chapter.
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