Sec. 10.21.18.07. Discharge and Transitioning

A. Not later than the date of admission, the therapeutic nursery program shall provide a written policy statement on discharge and transition procedures to parents, legal guardians, and primary caretakers.

B. To the extent practicable, parents, legal guardians, or primary caretakers as well as referring agencies or professionals, and the continuing care providers shall participate in discharge and transition planning.

C. Within 15 days of discharge, the therapeutic nursery staff shall complete a discharge summary in accordance with the provisions of COMAR 10.21.17.07D(3).

D. With the consent of a parent or legal guardian as necessary, the therapeutic nursery program shall forward a copy of the discharge summary to the continuing care provider.

E. Criteria for discharge include but are not limited to:

(1) Symptomatic alleviation;

(2) Achievement of treatment goals;

(3) Readiness for participation in off-site educational programs; or

(4) Inability of the enrollee or the primary caretaker, or both, to comply with program requirements.