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 10.09.54.17 - Covered Services - Dietitian and Nutritionist Services
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 10.09.54.17
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
A. Dietitian and nutritionist services shall include:
(1)
The provision of nutrition care plan outcomes and approaches;
(2) Nutrition care planning, nutrition
assessment, and dietetic instruction; and
(3) Services within the scope of practice of
the nutritionist's or dietitian's license, as defined by:
(a) Health Occupations Article, Title V,
Annotated Code of Maryland; and
(b)
Regulations under COMAR 10.56 for the Board of Dietetic Practice.
B. Dietitian and nutritionist services may not include services rendered:
(1) On a group basis or in a classroom
setting; or
(2) To participants
residing in a licensed assisted living facility.
C. The services shall be:
(1) Covered if the participant's medical
condition requires the judgment, knowledge, and skills of a licensed
nutritionist or licensed dietitian;
(2) Targeted to the individualized needs of
the participant, rather than being of general interest;
(3) Sensitive to the educational background,
culture, religion, eating habits and preferences, and general environment of
the participant; and
(4) Specified
in the participant's plan of service as necessary to:
(a) Ensure the participant's health and
safety; and
(b) Prevent the
participant's institutionalization or hospitalization.
D. The initial assessment and counseling following a rehabilitative or hospital stay shall be performed in person.
E. If family members are unable to participate fully in the service when delivered via telehealth, the provider shall perform the service in person.
F. Except as provided in §§D and E of this regulation, dietitian and nutrition services may be rendered via telehealth.
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