Md. Code, Health - General § 19–4A–03

(a) The Department shall adopt regulations that set standards for the care, treatment, health, safety, welfare, and comfort of individuals who receive home health care services through a residential service agency.

(b) The regulations shall provide for the licensing of residential service agencies.

(c) The regulations shall include provisions that:

(1) Provide for the establishment of residential service agencies;

(2) Establish qualifications for licensure;

(3) Set minimum standards for individuals who provide home health care services through a residential service agency; and

(4) Require the residential service agency to screen and verify the character references of all home health care providers that are employed by the residential service agency.