(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) 'Comprehensive physical rehabilitation services' means: (1) A program of coordinated, integrated, interdisciplinary, physician-directed services provided by or under the supervision of physicians qualified or experienced in rehabilitation that: (i) Includes evaluation and treatment of individuals with physical disabilities; (ii) Emphasizes education and training of individuals with disabilities; and (iii) Incorporates: 1. At least 4 of the following core disciplines: A. Physical therapy; B. Occupational therapy; C. Speech and language therapy; D. Psychotherapy; E. Rehabilitation nursing; and F. Social work; and 2. At least 2 of the following disciplines: A. Psychology; B. Audiology; C. Respiratory therapy; D. Therapeutic recreation; E. Orthotics; F. Prosthetics; G. Special education or instruction; and H. Vocational rehabilitation; and (2) Any other service that the Secretary may designate by regulation. (c) 'Comprehensive rehabilitation facility' means: (1) Any person that provides or holds himself out as providing comprehensive physical rehabilitation services on an out-patient basis; or (2) A hospital 'Comprehensive rehabilitation facility' means: (1) Any person that provides or holds himself out as providing comprehensive physical rehabilitation services on an out-patient basis; or (2) A hospital that is licensed as a special rehabilitation hospital under Subtitle 3 of this title. (d) (1) 'Health care facility' includes any facility defined in § 19-114(d) of this title. (2) 'Health care facility' does not include a home health agency that is licensed under Subtitle 4 of this title. (e) 'Specialized rehabilitation program' means any of the specialty programs that the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities accredits, including: (1) Spinal cord injury programs; (2) Head injury programs; and (3) Infant and early childhood developmental programs.
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