1. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

2. (b) “Comprehensive physical rehabilitation services” means:

   1. (1) A program of coordinated, integrated, interdisciplinary, physician-directed services provided by or under the supervision of physicians qualified or experienced in rehabilitation that:

      1. (i) Includes evaluation and treatment of individuals with physical disabilities;
      2. (ii) Emphasizes education and training of individuals with disabilities; and

      3. (iii) Incorporates:

         1. 1. At least 4 of the following core disciplines:

            1. A. Physical therapy;
            2. B. Occupational therapy;
            3. C. Speech and language therapy;
            4. D. Psychotherapy;
            5. E. Rehabilitation nursing; and
            6. F. Social work; and

         2. 2. At least 2 of the following disciplines:

            1. A. Psychology;
            2. B. Audiology;
            3. C. Respiratory therapy;
            4. D. Therapeutic recreation;
            5. E. Orthotics;
            6. F. Prosthetics;
            7. G. Special education or instruction; and
            8. H. Vocational rehabilitation; and
   2. (2) Any other service that the Secretary may designate by regulation.

3. (c) “Comprehensive rehabilitation facility” means:

   1. (1) Any person that provides or holds himself out as providing comprehensive physical rehabilitation services on an out-patient basis; or
   2. (2) A hospital that is licensed as a special rehabilitation hospital under Subtitle 3 of this title.

4. (d)

   1. (1) “Health care facility” includes any facility defined in § 19-114(d) of this title.
   2. (2) “Health care facility” does not include a home health agency that is licensed under Subtitle 4 of this title.

5. (e) “Specialized rehabilitation program” means any of the specialty programs that the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities accredits, including:

   1. (1) Spinal cord injury programs;
   2. (2) Head injury programs; and
   3. (3) Infant and early childhood developmental programs.

Added by Acts 1986, c. 733, § 1, eff. July 1, 1986. Amended by Acts 1995, c. 3, § 22, eff. March 7, 1995; Acts 1999, c. 34, § 7, eff. April 13, 1999; Acts 1999, c. 702, § 5, eff. Oct. 1, 1999; Acts 2001, c. 29, § 5, eff. April 10, 2001.