2794

LAWS OF MARYLAND

Ch. 733

(1) ANY HEALTH CARE FACILITY PERSON THAT PROVIDES OR
HOLDS ITSELF HIMSELF OUT AS PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE PHYSICAL
REHABILITATION SERVICES ON AN OUT-PATIENT BASIS; OR

(2) A HOSPITAL THAT IS LICENSED AS A SPECIAL
REHABILITATION HOSPITAL UNDER SUBTITLE 3 OF THIS TITLE.

(D) (1) "HEALTH CARE FACILITY":

(1) INCLUDES ANY FACILITY DEFINED IN § 19-101(E) OF
THIS TITLE; BUT.

(2) "HEALTH CARE FACILITY" DOES NOT INCLUDE A HOME
HEALTH AGENCY THAT IS LICENSED UNDER SUBTITLE 4 OF THIS TITLE.

(E) "SPECIALIZED REHABILITATION PROGRAM" MEANS ANY OF THE
SPECIALTY PROGRAMS THAT THE COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION OF
REHABILITATION FACILITIES ACCREDITS, INCLUDING;

(1) SPINAL CORD INJURY PROGRAMS;

(2) HEAD INJURY PROGRAMS; AND

(3) INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENTAL
PROGRAMS.

19-1202.

A COMPREHENSIVE REHABILITATION FACILITY SHALL MEET THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SUBTITLE BEFORE THE FACILITY MAY PROVIDE;

(1) COMPREHENSIVE PHYSICAL REHABILITATION SERVICES;
OR

(2) ANY SPECIALIZED REHABILITATION PROGRAM.
19-1203.

(A) THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO A SPECIAL REHABILITATION
HOSPITAL THAT IS LICENSED UNDER SUBTITLE 3 OF THIS TITLE.

(B) ANY HEALTH CARE FACILITY PERSON THAT PROVIDES OR HOLDS
ITSELF HIMSELF OUT AS PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE PHYSICAL
REHABILITATION SERVICES ON AN OUT-PATIENT BASIS SHALL OBTAIN A
COMPREHENSIVE REHABILITATION LICENSE BEFORE THE FACILITY PERSON
MAY PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE PHYSICAL REHABILITATION SERVICES IN THE
STATE.

(C) THE DEPARTMENT SHALL ISSUE A COMPREHENSIVE
REHABILITATION LICENSE TO ANY HEALTH CARE FACILITY PERSON FOR

WHICH WHOM a comprehensive rehabilitation license is required if

THE FACILITY PERSON:

(1) SUBMITS AN APPLICATION ON THE FORM ESTABLISHED
AND PROVIDED FOR THE SECRETARY;