Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Part 3
Subtitle 21 - MENTAL HYGIENE REGULATIONS
Chapter 10.21.08 - Services for Mentally Ill Hearing Impaired Patients in Facilities
Section 10.21.08.08 - Services for Hearing Impaired Patients Not in the Unit
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
A. Unless the age of a minor hearing impaired patient precludes transfer to the unit, the referring facility's treating physician shall refer the patient for evaluation to the unit at least every 60 days in order to:
B. The facility shall provide auxiliary aids in accordance with the provisions of § 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794 and its implementing regulations, 45 CFR § 84.52(d), which are incorporated by reference, for the hearing impaired patient to participate in the facility's professionally developed and supervised activities, therapies, and experiences. Auxiliary aids may include but are not limited to interpreter services, notetakers, special hearing assistive devices, and telecommunication devices for the deaf (TTD).