Sec. 10.22.08.03. Scope

A. Current community residential service models include:

(1) Alternative living units (ALU);

(2) Group homes;

(3) Individual family care homes (IFC); and

(4) Community supported living arrangements (CSLA).

B. A licensee shall make every effort to provide services to an individual according to the individual's choices as identified in the IP.

C. The range of community residential service options available to an individual may be limited by resources or lack of available sites.

D. For transportation services other than those outlined in COMAR 10.22.07.03G, a licensee shall provide or arrange for the provision of the use of transportation services.

E. Respite Services.

(1) A site may be licensed to accommodate additional individuals for respite services.

(2) Respite services for an individual:

(a) May not exceed 45 days within any 1-year period;

(b) May not be provided for more than 28 consecutive days;

(c) May not be provided unless the licensee is provided with current health, emergency, and any other information that is essential to the licensee's ability to provide appropriate care for the individual; and

(d) May be provided for IFC care providers only to the extent permitted by the IFC care provider contract.

F. A licensee providing respite services shall:

(1) Ensure that the health and safety needs of the individual are met; and

(2) Comply with COMAR 10.22.04 and 10.22.05 if the individual has an IP, and 10.22.10 if the individual has a behavior plan.