Ch. 456

2004 LAWS OF MARYLAND

(14)   Has practiced as a nursing assistant OR MEDICATION TECHNICIAN in
a manner which fails to meet generally accepted standards for the practice of a
nursing assistant OR MEDICATION TECHNICIAN;

(15)   Has physically, verbally, or psychologically abused, neglected, or
otherwise harmed a person under the applicant or certificate holder's care;

(16)   Has a physical or mental disability which renders the applicant or
certificate holder unable to practice as a certified nursing assistant OR CERTIFIED
MEDICATION TECHNICIAN with reasonable skill and safety to the patients and which
may endanger the health or safety of persons under the care of the applicant or
certificate holder;

(17)   Has violated the confidentiality of information or knowledge as
prescribed by law concerning any patient;

(18)   Has misappropriated patient or facility property;

(19)   Performs certified nursing assistant OR CERTIFIED MEDICATION
TECHNICIAN functions incompetently;

(20)   Has violated any provision of this title or has aided or knowingly
permitted any person to violate any provision of this title;

(21)   Submits a false statement to collect a fee;

(22)   Refuses, withholds from, denies, or discriminates against an
individual with regard to the provision of professional services for which the applicant
or certificate holder is certified and qualified to render because the individual is HIV
positive;

(23)   Except in an emergency life—threatening situation where it is not
feasible or practicable, fails to comply with the Centers for Disease Control's
guidelines on universal precautions;

(24)   Fails to cooperate with a lawful investigation conducted by the
Board;

(25)   Fails to comply with instructions and directions of the supervising
registered nurse or licensed practical nurse;

(26)   After failing to renew a certificate, commits any act that would be
grounds for disciplinary action under this section;

(27)   Practices as a nursing assistant OR MEDICATION TECHNICIAN before
obtaining or renewing the certificate, including any time period when the certificate
has lapsed;

(28)   Impersonates another individual:

(i) Licensed under the provisions of this title; or

(ii) Who holds a certificate issued under the provisions of this title;

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