Section 19-505 - Admissions. - Maryland Statutes

§ 19-505. Admissions.
 

(a)  In general.- Admission of an individual to a center shall be based on: 

(1) The statement of a physician who, after an examination of the individual, finds that the individual needs care at a center; and 

(2) The review and approval of an application for admission of the individual by the center. 

(b)  Alternative facility.- If an individual cannot be placed in a special facility in this State that can treat the condition of the individual, the individual may be admitted to a center. 

(c)  Mental or orthopedic disease.- A center may not admit an individual who has: 

(1) A mental disorder of the type that requires care in a mental health facility; or 

(2) An orthopedic disease for which medical treatment is available in a special orthopedic hospital. 

(d)  Residency.-  

(1) The centers shall be operated primarily for residents of this State. 

(2) A center may admit an individual who is not a resident of this State if: 

(i) The individual is admitted and discharged in accordance with a specific regional health program or specific demonstration or study project approved by the Department; and 

(ii) This State is reimbursed for the full cost of services to the individual. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 43, § 599; 1982, ch. 21, § 2.]