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Terms Used In Maryland Code, HEALTH - GENERAL 19-1201

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(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.