Maryland § 19-1201

§ 19-1201.

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

    (b)    “Comprehensive physical rehabilitation services” means:

        (1)    A program of coordinated, integrated, interdisciplinary, physician-directed services provided by or under the supervision of physicians qualified or experienced in rehabilitation that:

            (i)    Includes evaluation and treatment of individuals with physical disabilities;

            (ii)    Emphasizes education and training of individuals with disabilities; and

            (iii)    Incorporates:

                1.    At least 4 of the following core disciplines:

                A.    Physical therapy;

                B.    Occupational therapy;

                C.    Speech and language therapy;

                D.    Psychotherapy;

                E.    Rehabilitation nursing; and

                F.    Social work; and

                2.    At least 2 of the following disciplines:

                A.    Psychology;

                B.    Audiology;

                C.    Respiratory therapy;

                D.    Therapeutic recreation;

                E.    Orthotics;

                F.    Prosthetics;

                G.    Special education or instruction; and

                H.    Vocational rehabilitation; and

        (2)    Any other service that the Secretary may designate by regulation.

    (c)    “Comprehensive rehabilitation facility” means:

        (1)    Any person that provides or holds himself out as providing comprehensive physical rehabilitation services on an out-patient basis; or

        (2)    A hospital that is licensed as a special rehabilitation hospital under Subtitle 3 of this title.

    (d)    (1)    “Health care facility” includes any facility defined in § 19-114(d) of this title.

        (2)    “Health care facility” does not include a home health agency that is licensed under Subtitle 4 of this title.

    (e)    “Specialized rehabilitation program” means any of the specialty programs that the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities accredits, including:

        (1)    Spinal cord injury programs;

        (2)    Head injury programs; and

        (3)    Infant and early childhood developmental programs.