Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Part 2
Subtitle 09 - MEDICAL CARE PROGRAMS
Chapter 10.09.54 - Home and Community-Based Options Waiver
Section 10.09.54.13 - Covered Services - Assisted Living Services

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 10.09.54.13

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024

A. Assisted living services shall include the provision of:

(1) A structured, supportive environment in a home-like setting;

(2) Personal assistance and chore services including:
(a) Assisting the participant, as necessary, with performing activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living, including cuing the participant to perform these activities;

(b) Routine housekeeping, laundry, household care, and chore services needed to maintain the facility as a clean, sanitary, and safe environment; and

(c) Menu planning, food shopping, and meal preparation and serving;

(3) Basic personal hygiene supplies, including but not limited to:
(a) Soap;

(b) Bathroom tissue;

(c) Paper towels;

(d) Toothpaste;

(e) Toothbrush; and

(f) Shampoo;

(4) 24-hour supervision of participants to assure health and safety;

(5) Assistance with medication administration, in accordance with COMAR 10.27.11 and COMAR 10.07.14;

(6) Recreational and social activities of a nontherapeutic and nonhabilitative nature which are confined to the assisted living facility and are for the purpose of socialization;

(7) Reminding the participant of medical appointments;

(8) Assistance with transportation arrangements to needed services;

(9) Conferring with the participant's case manager about the participant's status and service needs, as necessary;

(10) Assisting the participant in accessing needed medical or mental health services in emergency situations; and

(11) Other services specified for assisted living programs in COMAR 10.07.14.

B. The living environment and service provision shall reflect participants' individualized needs and preferences.

C. Assisted living services reimbursed under this chapter may not include room and board.

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