Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 10. Maryland Department of Health |
Part 5. |
Subtitle 63. COMMUNITY-BASED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES |
Chapter 10.63.03. Descriptions and Criteria for Programs and Services Required to Have an Accreditation-Based License |
Sec. 10.63.03.08. Psychiatric Day Treatment Program (PDTP)
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In order to be licensed under this subtitle, a psychiatric day treatment program (PDTP) shall:
A. Provide short-term, intensive, day or evening mental health treatment and support services for individuals who do not require 24-hour care;
B. Focus on the amelioration of an individuals acute psychiatric symptoms; and
C. Be medically supervised and staffed by a multidisciplinary treatment team that includes, at a minimum:
(1) A psychiatrist; and
(2) A registered nurse.