Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Part 3
Subtitle 12 - ADULT HEALTH
Chapter 10.12.04 - Day Care for the Elderly and Adults with a Medical Disability
Section 10.12.04.16 - Program Components
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 10.12.04.16
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
A. Special Services.
(1) The center shall provide or
make arrangements for the services listed in §A(2)-(8) of this regulation
when the center admits participants that require these services.
(2) Diet Modifications. The center shall
provide special diets and other diet modifications as ordered by the
participant's health care provider.
(3) Rehabilitative Services. Rehabilitative
services may include:
(a) Physical
therapy;
(b) Occupational therapy;
and
(c) Speech pathology provided
directly, or indirectly, through arrangements with qualified
personnel.
(4) Social
Services. A licensed social worker shall provide social work services to
participants. If social and emotional needs are identified during the
assessment that is required in Regulation .10 of this chapter, a licensed
social worker shall be consulted before the establishment of goals to meet
those needs.
(5) Mental Health
Services. When mental health needs are identified, the program shall seek
consultation from a mental health professional authorized under the Health
Occupations Article, Annotated Code of Maryland.
(6) Services for the Developmentally
Disabled. For individuals provided residential services through the
Developmental Disabilities Administration, the center shall incorporate the
individual plan (IP) in the development of the individual's plan of care and
the activities plan.
(7) Medical
Consultation. The center may use specialists on a part-time or consultant basis
in:
(a) Psychiatry;
(b) Physiatrics;
(c) Orthopedics; or
(d) Other specialties according to the needs
of the participants.
(8)
Other Special Services. The center may provide the following services as
needed:
(a) Alcoholism counseling;
(b) Podiatry;
(c) Dentistry;
(d) Nutrition counseling;
(e) Health education; and
(f) Other services depending upon
need.
B. Consultants.
(1) Except as otherwise
provided, when regular employment status, full-time or part-time, is not
justified by the needs of the participants, the center may use consultants to
meet the service and training needs of the center.
(2) When the center uses the services of a
consultant, these services shall be specified in a written agreement that is
signed and dated by the consultant and the center director.
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