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 10.63.04. Additional Requirements for Accreditation-Based Licenses for Specific Residential Community-Based Behavioral Health Services |
Sec. 10.63.04.05. Residential Rehabilitation Program (RRP)
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In order to be licensed under this subtitle, a residential rehabilitation program (RRP) shall:
A. Serve individuals with a mental disorder;
B. Be operated by a licensed PRP-A;
C. Lease or own the RRP sites;
D. Be approved by BHA for RRP funding;
E. Provide a home-like, supportive residential environment;
F. Provide services for no more than 3 individuals per RRP site, unless also licensed as a group home as provided in Regulation .03 of this chapter;
G. Promote the individuals ability to engage and participate in appropriate community activities;
H. Enable the individual to develop the daily living skills needed for independent functioning;
I. Have:
(1) On-site staffing, as needed to meet the needs of the individuals served; and
(2) Staff that are available on call, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week;
J. Meet the site requirements as set out in Regulation .07 of this chapter, verified through an annual site inspection conducted by the CSA or LBHA, as appropriate;
K. Have a written policy regarding the development of and process for implementation of a managed intervention plan (MIP) for an individual receiving residential services who may be at risk of an unplanned discharge, which:
(1) Is developed in collaboration with the individual, treatment team members, and CSA or LBHA, as appropriate; and
(2) Includes a description of additional individualized services and supports that may be needed, and identification of temporary residential alternatives, if any; and
L. If an MIP is executed, develop a transition plan that:
(1) Is created in collaboration with the individual, treatment team members, CSA or LBHA, as appropriate, and ASO; and
(2) Includes the elements outlined in §K(2) of this regulation.