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 10.12.04.24 - Discharge
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 10.12.04.24
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
A. Before a center discharges a participant, the center shall:
(1) Formulate a discharge plan, including at
least a 30-day written advance notice to the participant or the participant's
responsible party; and
(2) Assist
the participant in obtaining the resources needed to implement the
plan.
B. The 30-day written notice of discharge specified in §A of this regulation is not required when:
(1) The health or safety of
the participant or other individuals in the center would be endangered by the
continued presence of the participant;
(2) The participant has urgent medical needs;
or
(3) There is an emergency
requiring less than 30 days notice.
C. In circumstances described in §B(1), (2) or (3) of this regulation, the center shall provide written notice of discharge as soon as practicable before discharge.
D. The center shall document in the participant's discharge summary the reasons for discharge and the center or location to which the participant was discharged.
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