Substantial statutory and regulatory requirements are already in place to regulate Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs). Nevertheless, the Maryland legislature enacted legislation in the 2012 session that imposed additional requirements on CCRCs. 

A new law takes effect October 1, 2012, prohibiting Maryland employers from requiring employees to report for certain evening and night shifts after serving on jury duty.

Although the Elder Justice Act took effect in 2010 and the newness has worn off a bit, health care facilities should periodically look at the Act and its requirements. Compliance with the Act’s requirements is not a one-time event. Among other things, the Act requires owners and operators of long-term care facilities to annually notify specific individuals, including operators and managers of facilities, of their individual reporting requirements.