Md. Code Regs. 10.07.14.56 - Telephones
A. An assisted living program with a licensed capacity of one to eight beds shall provide:
(1) At least one common-use telephone for residents; and
(2) A posting next to the common-use telephone or in a conspicuous location that contains the telephone numbers for the local police department and fire department.
B. An assisted living program with a licensed capacity of nine to 16 beds shall provide at least one common-use telephone. If there are nine or more residents that do not have private telephones in their own rooms, the assisted living program shall provide a second common-use telephone.
C. An assisted living program with a licensed capacity of 17 or more beds shall provide:
(1) That each resident's room accommodates the use of the resident's own private telephone; and
(2) An adequate number of common-use telephones to accommodate those residents who do not have private telephones installed in their rooms.
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A. If the Secretary determines that an assisted living program has violated this chapter, the Secretary , in addition to the sanctions set forth in this chapter may:
(1) Restrict the number of residents the assisted living program may admit in accordance with Health-General Article, §19-328, Annotated Code of Maryland;
(2) Require the assisted living program to reduce the number of residents in care;
(3) Restrict the levels of care for which the assisted living program may provide services;
(4) Require the licensee , and any of its staff , to receive remedial instruction in a specific area;
(5) Require the assisted living program to use the services of a management firm approved by the Department ;
(6) Mandate staffing patterns which specify number of personnel, personnel qualifications, or both;
(7) Require the establishment of an escrow account in accordance with Health-General Article, §19-362, Annotated Code of Maryland;
(8) Direct the licensee to correct the violations in a specific manner or within a specified time frame, or both;
(9) Notify, or require the assisted living program to notify, the representative or family of any resident who is affected by the noncompliance;
(10) Increase the frequency of monitoring visits during a specified period of time; or
(11) Enter into an agreement with the licensee establishing certain conditions for continued operation, including time limits for compliance.
B. If the Secretary determines that the licensee has violated a condition or requirement of an imposed sanction , the Secretary may suspend or revoke the license .
C. Appeals.
(1) A licensee aggrieved by the imposition of a sanction under §A(1), (2), or (3) or B of this regulation may appeal the Secretary 's action by filing a request for a hearing in accordance with Regulation .64 of this chapter.
(2) A licensee aggrieved by the imposition of a sanction under §A(7) of this regulation may appeal the Secretary 's action in accordance with Health-General Article, §§19-364 and 19-367, Annotated Code of Maryland.
(3) This section does not, however, create an appeal for a decision made under Regulation .22I of this chapter.