Md. Code Regs. 10.59.01.05

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

Section 10.59.01.05 - Quarantine in a Health Care Facility

A. The Secretary may quarantine an individual in a health care facility due to a preexisting medical condition of the individual being quarantined or if a health care facility is more appropriate than the individual's home because of medical conditions of family members residing in the individual's home.

B. The administrator of a health care facility shall:

(1) Follow the health care facility's procedures and protocol for quarantine; and

(2) Consult with and receive approval from the Secretary before transferring the patient to another site or discharging the patient from the health care facility.

Md. Code Regs. 10.59.01.05