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. 10.21.27.03. Approval
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The Department shall grant approval to a program to be eligible to receive State or federal funds for providing respite care services if the program:
A. Is approved as:
(1) A mobile treatment services (MTS) provider under COMAR 10.21.19;
(2) An outpatient mental health clinic (OMHC) under COMAR 10.21.20; or
(3) A psychiatric rehabilitation program (PRP) under COMAR 10.21.21; and
B. Meets the requirements of this chapter, including approval to provide either or both of the following specific respite care services:
(1) In-home respite, in an individual's place of residence;
(2) Out-of-home respite, in a home or facility that is appropriately licensed, registered, or approved, based on:
(a) The age of individuals receiving services; and
(b) Whether the respite is partial day or overnight.