1. A. In addition to the definitions set forth in COMAR 10.22.01, in this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

2. B. Terms Defined.

   1. (1) “Isolated scope” means that the identified deficiency has occurred only once, in only one location, or for only one individual.
   2. (2) “Low scope” means that the deficiency has occurred only occasionally, in sporadic locations, or for only a few individuals.
   3. (3) “Minor impact” means there has been little or no negative effect on an individual's health, safety, rights, or quality of life.
   4. (4) “Moderate impact” means an individual has experienced a significant health or safety consequence, a violation of rights, or infringement on quality of life, or that these consequences may likely occur in the near future.
   5. (5) “Repeated scope” means that the deficiency has occurred on a regular basis, in several locations, or for several individuals.
   6. (6) “Severe impact” means an individual has experienced a deterioration in the individual's medical or psychological condition, has been exposed to a serious safety risk, has experienced frequent rights violations, or infringements on the individual's quality of life, or that these consequences may likely occur in the near future.
   7. (7) “Widespread scope” means that the deficiency has occurred consistently, in most locations, or for a majority of people.

Authority: Health-General Article, §7-904, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: January 7, 1974

Regulations .01 — .27 amended effective July 25, 1980 (7:15 Md. R. 1425)

Regulations .01 — .27, Group Homes for the Mentally Retarded, repealed effective September 21, 1986 (13:19 Md. R. 2121)

Regulations .01 — .07, Community Residential Services for Mentally Retarded and Nonretarded Developmentally Disabled Individuals, adopted effective September 12, 1986 (13:19 Md. R. 2121)

Chapter revised effective December 26, 1988 (15:26 Md. R. 2983)

Chapter, Community Residential Services for Individuals with Developmental Disability, repealed and new chapter, General Provisions for Sanctions and Appeals, adopted effective July 26, 1999 (26:15 Md. R. 1148)