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LAWS OF MARYLAND

Ch. 570

(2) The investigation shall include:

(i) A determination of the nature, extent,
and cause of the abuse;

(ii) The identity of the alleged abuser;
and

(iii) Any other pertinent fact or matter.

(d)  Within 10 working days after the completion of the
investigation, the law enforcement agency shall submit a
written report of its findings to the State's attorney, the
Secretary, and the administrator of the nursing home.

(e)  [Except for the abuser, a] (1) A person who acts
in good faith is not civilly liable for:

[(1)] (I) Making a report under this section;

[(2)] (II) Participating in an investigation
arising out of a report under this section; or

[(3)] (III) Participating in a judicial
proceeding arising out of a report under this section.

(2) THIS SUBSECTION DOES NOT GRANT ANY IMMUNITY
FOR AN ABUSER WHO MAKES A REPORT OR PARTICIPATES IN THE
INVESTIGATION OR PROCEEDING.

(f) (1) The Department shall provide each nursing home
with signs that set forth the reporting requirements under
this section.

(2) The nursing home shall post the signs
conspicuously in the employee and public areas of the
nursing home.

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act
shall take effect July 1, 1982.

Approved June 1, 1982.

CHAPTER 571
(Senate Bill 954)
AN ACT concerning

Home Health Care