MD SB493

Prohibits nursing facilities from involuntarily discharging residents to temporary housing such as hotels or shelters, and requires the receiving facility to confirm it can accept the resident before any transfer occurs

Requires discharge notices to include contact information (mailing address, email, phone number) for the hearing request entity, Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, and Disability Rights Maryland

Mandates a minimum 30-day waiting period after any updated discharge notice is provided before a resident can be transferred or discharged

Removes the prior exception that allowed shortened notice periods for residents who had not resided in the facility for 30 days

Requires post-discharge plans to identify the resident's specific post-discharge address and provide a safe, secure, and sustainable environment in accordance with regulations adopted by the Secretary