LAWS OF MARYLAND

(1)  Give each resident [of the nursing home] and [the
family of] INTERESTED PARTIES WITH RESPECT TO each resident
notice of the receivership;

(2)  Preserve all property of and records that relate
to a resident [of the nursing home] and are in the custody of the
receiver or the owner [of the nursing home] OR OPERATING ENTITY;

(3)  If a resident is to be discharged or transferred
[from the nursing home]:

(i) Explain to the resident or guardian of the
resident the alternative placements that are available;

(ii) Help the resident or guardian of the
resident to find an alternative placement;

(iii) Give information about the alternative
placement chosen;

(iv) Transport the resident to the alternative
placement; and

(v) Transfer all property of and records on the
resident, including all necessary medical information, to the
resident or the alternative placement.

(d)  The receiver [of a nursing home] may use:

(1)  Any private or third-party reimbursements to the
nursing home, including any Medicaid or Medicare payments; and

(2)  With the approval of the court, money from the
[special revolving] fund established under § 19-338 of this
subtitle.

(e)  If the structure or furnishings of a nursing home OR
SITE OF THE COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM violate State or
federal law, the receiver [of the nursing home] may correct the
violation:

(1)  Without the consent of the court, if the cost of
the correction does not exceed $3,000; or

(2)  On petition to and with the consent of the court,
if the cost of the correction is more than $3,000.

(f)  (1) The receiver [of a nursing home] shall pay the
principal of and interest on a mortgage or secured transaction
unless the holder of the mortgage or the secured party is the
owner [of the nursing home] or an affiliate of the owner.

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