A. A licensee shall:
- (1) In all professional relationships, be honest and practice with compassion and respect for the dignity and rights of the individual, with commitment to the care, safety, and well-being of the residents being paramount;
- (2) Practice in a manner consistent with the laws and standards of practice pertaining to the nursing home or assisted living program the licensee administers or manages;
- (3) Provide a safe and healthy environment which shall protect the rights of the residents;
- (4) Promote and enhance their profession and its standards by increasing awareness and understanding of healthcare and their profession;
- (5) Be responsible for maintaining their professional competence and to continue professional development and growth through continuing education; and
- (6) Safeguard the confidentiality and privacy of information regarding residents consistent with existing law and professional standards.
- B. A licensee may not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, or other basis prohibited by State or federal law or regulation.
Authority: Health Occupations Article, §§9-205, 9-314, and 9-3A-12, Annotated Code of Maryland
Effective date: January 19, 2026 (53:1 Md. R 22)