Maryland Code, Health-General § 19-1410.1

(b)(1) On or before July 1, 2009, the safe patient lifting workgroup shall develop a safe patient lifting policy for the nursing home.

(2) The goal of the policy shall be to reduce employee injuries associated with patient lifting.

(1) Developing or enhancing patient handling hazard assessment processes;

(2) Enhanced use of mechanical lifting devices;

(3) Developing specialized lift teams;

(4) Training programs for safe patient lifting required for all patient care personnel at the nursing home;

(5) Incorporating physical space and construction design for mechanical lifting devices in any architectural plans for nursing home construction and renovation; and

(6) Developing an evaluation process to determine the effectiveness of the policy.