.32 Records.

A. The assisted living program shall maintain a resident's record for 5 years after the resident is discharged.

B. If an assisted living program ceases operation, the assisted living program shall make arrangements to retain records as required by §A of this regulation.

C. An assisted living program shall:

(1) Maintain the privacy and confidentiality of a resident's medical records;

(2) Release medical records or medical information about a resident only with the consent of the resident or resident's representative, or as permitted by Health-General Article, Title 4, Subtitle 3, Annotated Code of Maryland; and

(3) Maintain and dispose of a resident's medical records in accordance with Health-General Article, Title 4, Subtitle 3, Annotated Code of Maryland.