Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Part 2
Subtitle 09 - MEDICAL CARE PROGRAMS
Chapter 10.09.16 - Behavioral Health Crisis Services
Section 10.09.16.03 - Provider Requirements for Participation
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 10.09.16.03
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
A. A provider shall meet all conditions for participation as set forth in COMAR 10.09.36.03.
B. To participate in the Program, a provider of behavioral health crisis services shall:
(1) Meet the conditions for licensure and
practice as set forth in COMAR 10.63.01, 10.63.02, and 10.63.06;
(2) Have clearly defined and written patient
care policies;
(3) Maintain, either
manually or electronically, adequate documentation of each contact with a
participant as part of the medical record, which, at a minimum, meets the
following requirements:
(a) Includes the date
of service with service start and end times;
(b) Includes the participant's primary
behavioral health complaint or reason for the visit;
(c) Includes a brief description of the
service provided, including progress notes;
(d) Includes an official e-Signature, or a
legible signature, along with the printed or typed name, and appropriate title
of each individual providing services, including each separate member of the
mobile crisis team;
(e) Is made
available to the Department or its designee as requested; and
(f) Complies with all federal statutes and
regulations, including but not limited to the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act, 42
U.S.C. § 1320D et seq., and implementing
regulations at 42 CFR Part 2 and 45 CFR Parts 160 and
164.04.
C. To participate in the Program, a mobile crisis team provider shall:
(1) Comply with COMAR 10.63.03.20;
(2) Be available to provide services outlined
in Regulation .05 of this chapter 24 hours a day, 7 days a week;
(3) Provide a timely response with a
two-person team as described in COMAR 10.63.03.20;
(4) Comply with staffing and supervision
requirements as described in COMAR 10.63.03.20F; and
(5) Ensure all crisis team staff members
receive training as required and approved by the
Department.
D. To participate in the Program, a behavioral health crisis stabilization center provider shall:
(1) Comply with COMAR
10.63.03.21;
(2) Be open and
accessible to walk-ins 24 hours a day, 7 days a week;
(3) Comply with the staffing requirements
described in COMAR 10.63.03.21E;
(4) Maintain the ability to initiate
withdrawal management capabilities for all substances as well as initiate
medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorder; and
(5) Equally accept individuals presenting due
to an emergency petition and individuals presenting voluntarily.
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