Md. Code Regs. 10.07.07.02

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Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 10.07.07.02 - Definitions

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) "Activities of daily living" means normal daily activities including:

(a) Bathing, toileting, and personal hygiene;

(b) Dressing;

(c) Meal preparation and eating;

(d) Companionship; and

(e) Assistance with physical transfer and ambulation.

(2) "Agency" means a licensed nursing referral service agency as defined in §B(8) of this regulation.

(3) "Care provider" means an individual who provides health care services and assistance to a client in the activities of daily living including:

(a) Bathing, toileting, and personal hygiene;

(b) Dressing;

(c) Meal preparation and eating;

(d) Companionship; and

(e) Assistance in physical transfer and ambulation.

(4) "Department" means the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

(5) "Home health aid services" means personal and health care services delivered to a client by a care provider.

(6) "License" means a document issued by the Secretary to a person to operate a nursing referral service agency in Maryland.

(7) "Licensed or certified health professional" means an individual who is licensed or certified under the Health Occupations Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, to provide health care services in this State.

(8) "Licensee" means a person to whom a license is issued by the Secretary to operate a nursing referral service agency.

(9) "Nursing referral service agency" means one or more individuals engaged in the business of screening and referring, directly or in accordance with contractual arrangements that may include independent contractors, licensed health professionals or care providers to clients for the provision of nursing services, home health aid services, or other home health care services at the request of the client.

(10) "Residence" means a place where an individual resides and may include a private home, a nursing facility, an assisted living program, or other type of residential unit.

(11) "Secretary" means the Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene.

Md. Code Regs. 10.07.07.02