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Martin O'Malley, Governor
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THE SECRETARY IS AUTHORIZED TO CONDUCT FEDERAL AND STATE CRIMINAL
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS OF PROVIDERS OF CONGREGATE HOUSING
SERVICES PROGRAMS AND THEIR EMPLOYEES.
(F) CONGREGATE HOUSING SERVICES PROGRAM CERTIFICATION.
(1) A CONGREGATE HOUSING SERVICES PROGRAM MUST BE CERTIFIED
BY THE SECRETARY.
(2) THE SECRETARY SHALL REVIEW THE COMPLIANCE OF CONGREGATE
HOUSING SERVICES PROGRAMS WITH THE REGULATIONS GOVERNING THEIR
CERTIFICATION AND OPERATION.
(3) BEFORE THE SECRETARY MAY CERTIFY OR RENEW THE
CERTIFICATION OF A PROVIDER OF CONGREGATE HOUSING SERVICES FOR SENIORS
WITH ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DISORDERS, THE PROVIDER SHALL HAVE
AN IN-SERVICE EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES INSTRUCTION ON DEMENTIA
AND THE TECHNIQUES NECESSARY TO MANAGE PATIENTS WITH PHYSICAL,
INTELLECTUAL, AND BEHAVIORAL MANIFESTATIONS OF DEMENTIA.
REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived without substantive
change from former Art. 70B, § 4(b)(1) through (10) and, as it related to the
services included in "congregate housing services" and eligibility
requirements for services, § 1(c).
As to the substitution of references to "seniors" for the former references to
"the elderly", "aged", and "elderly individuals" throughout this section, see
General Revisor's Note to title.
In subsection (a)(1)(ii) of this section, the reference to State or federal
"units" is substituted for the former reference to a State or federal
"agency". See General Revisor's Note to article.
In subsection (c)(2) of this section, the reference to "congregate housing" is
substituted for the former reference to "congregate housing services
programs" for brevity and clarity.
In subsection (d)(2) of this section, the reference to "subsection (e) of this
section" is substituted for the former incorrect reference to "paragraph (6)
of this subsection".
Defined terms: "Congregate housing services" § 10-101
"Secretary" § 10-101
10-210. CONGREGATE HOUSING SERVICES — VIOLATIONS; PENALTIES.
(A) IN GENERAL.
THE SECRETARY MAY IMPOSE A CIVIL MONEY PENALTY AGAINST A PROVIDER
OF CONGREGATE HOUSING SERVICES FOR A VIOLATION:
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