Md. Code Regs. 10.52.11.04
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024
Section 10.52.11.04 - Compliance Requirements for a Health Care FacilityA. A health care facility shall: (1) Adopt, implement, and enforce a policy that:(a) Requires the use of universal precautions by medical staff and employees engaged in patient care activities,(b) Permits an individual to make an emergency exception to the use of universal precautions, at the individual's discretion, in a situation when failure to provide immediate care could result in serious harm to or death of a patient, and(c) Requires compliance with current professional standards of patient care with regard to disinfection and sterilization of reusable devices used in patient care procedures; and(2) Display the version of the notice "We Take Precautions for You" specified in Table A, shown in §B of this regulation, at the entrance to the health care facility.B. Table A. | Type of Facility | Version |
| Assisted living facility | DHMH 4469 (1-93) |
| Day care center for adults | DHMH 4469 (1-93) |
| Clinic | DHMH 4475 (1-93) |
| Freestanding birthing center | DHMH 4469 (1-93) |
| Freestanding medical facility | DHMH 4469 (1-93) |
| Health maintenance organization | DHMH 4469 (1-93) |
| Hospital | DHMH 4468 (1-93) |
| Managed care organization | DHMH 4469 (1-93) |
| Nursing home | DHMH 4469 (1-93) |
| Related institution | DHMH 4469 (1-93) |
Md. Code Regs. 10.52.11.04
Regulation .04B amended effective October 27, 2003 (30:21 Md. R. 1529)