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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) A civil money penalty imposed under this section for potential for more than minimal harm deficiencies:
(1) May not exceed $10,000 per instance; or
(2) May not exceed $1,000 per day for an ongoing pattern of deficiencies until the nursing home is in compliance.
(b) A civil money penalty imposed under this subtitle for actual harm deficiencies:
(1) May not exceed $10,000 per instance; or
(2) May not exceed $5,000 per day for an ongoing pattern of deficiencies until the nursing home is in compliance.
(c) A civil money penalty imposed under this section for a serious and immediate threat:
(1) May not exceed $10,000 per instance; or
(2) May not exceed $10,000 per day for an ongoing pattern of deficiencies until the nursing home is in compliance.
(d) In setting the amount of a civil money penalty under this section, the Secretary shall consider, pursuant to guidelines set forth in regulations promulgated by the Secretary, the following factors:
(1) The number, nature, and seriousness of the deficiencies;
(2) The degree of risk to the health, life, or safety of the residents of the nursing home caused by the deficiency or deficiencies;
(3) The efforts made by the nursing home to correct the deficiency or deficiencies;
(4) Current federal guidelines for money penalties;
(5) Whether the amount of the proposed civil money penalty will jeopardize the financial ability of the nursing home to continue operating as a nursing home; and
(6) Such other factors as justice may require.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, Health-General § 19-1404 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/health-general/md-code-health-gen-sect-19-1404/
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