State-Owned Nursing Homes - Deficiencies, Citations, and Fines - Reporting Requirements

This Maryland bill requires the state department overseeing nursing homes to directly report deficiencies and enforcement actions to the Governor, state legislators, and local county officials, rather than letting the private contractors running these homes handle the notifications. The law mandates that notices about initial survey findings be sent within 15 days, while updates regarding correction plans or dispute resolutions must be provided within 30 days of their completion. Additionally, the department must submit an annual report starting in 2024 detailing all survey activities and enforcement actions taken against state-owned nursing homes during the previous year. These changes aim to increase transparency and ensure that elected officials and community leaders are promptly informed about the conditions and regulatory history of these facilities.