Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Part 3
Subtitle 21 - MENTAL HYGIENE REGULATIONS
Chapter 10.21.02 - Psychiatric Day Treatment Services
Section 10.21.02.03 - Admission Policies

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 10.21.02.03

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

A. Criteria for admission shall be established for types of patients the program is designed to benefit, the goals and objectives of treatment, and the means by which these goals and objectives will be accomplished.

B. Admission criteria may not discriminate against anyone on the basis of age, sex, race, creed, color, national origin, or handicapping conditions. For clinical purposes, program services may be offered for defined target groups.

C. Admission criteria shall take into account the physical and medical status of the patient. Measures shall be taken to assure that patients are free from communicable diseases, such as tuberculosis.

D. Programs shall require that the referring source submit written records whenever possible.

E. Criteria for admission shall be available to the utilization review committee.

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