Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 12. Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services |
Subtitle 12. PATUXENT INSTITUTION |
Chapter 12.12.05. Treatment Programs and Assessment During Treatment |
Sec. 12.12.05.02. General
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A. The Director shall develop specifically defined treatment programs to enable the Institution to comply with its mission.
B. In designing these treatment programs, the Director shall:
(1) Identify specific clinical disorders to be treated and researched at the Institution;
(2) Specify a comprehensive assessment methodology that will enable the Institution to identify potentially treatable inmates suffering from a diagnosable clinical disorder;
(3) Develop a specific treatment program for each clinical disorder;
(4) Develop an appropriate mechanism to monitor, measure, and assess the efficacy of each program, through a plan of continuing program evaluation; and
(5) Develop a mechanism for quality assurance that provides for the periodic review and revision of each program.