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LAWS OF MARYLAND

Ch. 681

19-401.

(a)   In this subtitle the following words have the meanings
indicated.

(b)   "Home health agency" means a health related institution
or a part of an institution that:

(1)   Is owned or operated by 1 or more persons,
whether or not for profit and whether as a public or private
enterprise; and

(2)  Directly or through a contractual arrangement,
provides to a sick or disabled individual in the residence of
that individual home health care that is administered centrally.

(c)  (1) "Home health care" means any of the following
services that are provided under the general direction of a
licensed health professional practicing within the   scope of their
practice act:

(1)  Audiology and speech pathology.

(2)  Dietary and nutritional services.

(3)  Drug services.

(4)  Home health aid.

(5)  Laboratory.

(6)  Medical social services.

(7)  Nursing.

(8)  Occupational therapy.

(9)  Physical therapy.

(10) Provision of medically necessary sick room
equipment and supplies.

(2) HOWEVER, THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SUBSECTION DO NOT
APPLY TO A NURSE REGISTRY THAT IS LICENSED UNDER THE PROVISIONS
OF ARTICLE 56, §162 OF THE CODE.

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall
take effect July 1, 1984.

Approved May 29, 1984.