Md. Code Regs. 10.07.14.34

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 10.07.14.34 - Resident's Representative

A. An assisted living program shall recognize the authority of:

(1) A guardian of the person under Estates and Trusts Article, §13-705, Annotated Code of Maryland;

(2) A guardian of the property under Estates and Trusts Article, §13-201, Annotated Code of Maryland;

(3) An advance directive that meets the requirements of Health-General Article, §5-602, Annotated Code of Maryland;

(4) A surrogate decision maker with authority under Health-General Article, §5-605, Annotated Code of Maryland;

(5) A power of attorney that meets the requirements of Estates and Trusts Article, §13-601, Annotated Code of Maryland;

(6) A representative payee or other similar fiduciary; or

(7) Any other person, if that person was designated by a resident who was competent at the time of designation, and the resident or representative has provided the assisted living program with documentation of the designation.

B. An assisted living program shall document in the resident's record the name of the person, if any, with the authority identified in §A of this regulation or include the documentation in the record.

C. An assisted living program may not recognize the authority of a resident's representative if the representative attempts to exceed the authority:

(1) Stated in the instrument that grants the representative authority; or

(2) Established by State law.

D. A licensee who commits financial exploitation of a resident shall be in violation of this chapter as well as applicable civil and criminal laws.

Md. Code Regs. 10.07.14.34

Regulations .34 adopted effective December 29, 2008 (35:26 Md. R. 2249)