Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Part 3
Subtitle 21 - MENTAL HYGIENE REGULATIONS
Chapter 10.21.09 - Patients' Rights to Visitors
Section 10.21.09.06 - Visitor Behavior
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 10.21.09.06
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
A. Specific visitor behaviors that are prohibited include, but are not limited to:
(1) Verbal or physical abuse or both of staff
or patients;
(2) Drinking of
alcoholic beverages;
(3) Use of
drugs;
(4) Distribution of
alcoholic beverages or drugs;
(5)
Intoxication when on the premises;
(6) Disregard for patient or staff
safety;
(7) Assaultive behavior;
or
(8) Acting in a disorderly
manner.
B. The staff may ask visitors to remove from the facility any items or to submit the items to search. Specific notice to this effect shall be posted conspicuously at all times.
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