MDH Amended Directive and Order Regarding Nursing Home Matters, No. MDH 2021-08-18-02

The record

Jurisdiction

Maryland

Level

Sector regulator

Authority

Md. Code, Health-Gen. 18-102, 18-103, 18-109; COMAR 10.06.01.06

Issued

2021-08-18 Aug. 18, 2021

Effective

2021-08-18 (effective immediately) (read as 2021-08-18)

End

Superseded Sept. 8, 2021 (MD-061); own termination clause 11:59 p.m. Dec. 31, 2021 (read as 2021-09-08)

In force

Aug. 18, 2021 to Sept. 8, 2021

Quarters

2021 Q3

2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3

Limitation types

Health care ordersWorkplace rulesVaccination or testingQuarantine and isolation

Addressees

• all Maryland nursing homes and their staff, volunteers, vendors and visitors

Functions reached

• RS
• IC
• VS
• HR
• SC

Collection

Maryland MD

Operative words

This Amended Directive and Order replaces and supersedes the Directives and Orders Regarding Nursing Home Matters, dated June 15, May 04, February 11, 2021, December 8, [2020...] B. Facilities shall screen and admit all persons who enter the facility (e.g., staff, volunteers, vendors, and visitors) in accordance with the Centers for Medicare and [Medicaid Services guidance]... 4. Testing: Facilities shall follow all testing requirements as set out by CMS (Ref. QSO-20-38-[NH])... Note: Individuals that refuse testing may be required to go to and remain in places of [isolation or quarantine]... 8. Visitation [per CMS QSO-20-39-NH]; Note: All nursing homes are encouraged to request that visitors show proof of vaccination and to adopt visitation policies allowing fully vaccinated visitors access... 9. Vaccinations... 11. Termination: These Directives and Orders shall cease to have effect and be rescinded at 11:59 P.M. on December 31, 2021.

Enforcement