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. 10.21.27.06. Respite Services Provided
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The program director shall ensure that:
A. Services are planned according to the duration, frequency, and location of the respite care;
B. An individual receives services according to a plan that includes:
(1) Based on the initial plan under Regulation .05D(3) of this chapter, a schedule of the individual's activities during respite;
(2) When needed, medication monitoring; and
(3) The frequency and intensity of staff support;
C. Services are coordinated with an individual's individual treatment plan or individual rehabilitation plan;
D. Respite staff document a plan to be implemented in the event of a crisis; and
E. Staff provide referrals or coordinate referrals with other current treatment providers, as needed, for additional services for the individual.