Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 10. Maryland Department of Health |
Part 3. |
Subtitle 21. MENTAL HYGIENE REGULATIONS |
Chapter 10.21.27. Community Mental Health Programs—Respite Care Services |
Sec. 10.21.27.02. Definitions
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A. In this chapter, terms have the meanings stated in COMAR 10.21.17 and in this regulation.
B. Term Defined. "Respite care" means services that are:
(1) Provided for an adult with serious and persistent mental illness or a child with serious emotional disturbance;
(2) Provided on a short-term basis in a community-based setting; and
(3) Designed to support an individual to remain in the individual's home by:
(a) Providing the individual with enhanced support or a temporary alternative living situation; or
(b) Assisting the individual's home caregiver by temporarily freeing the caregiver from the responsibility of caring for the individual.