Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Part 3
Subtitle 21 - MENTAL HYGIENE REGULATIONS
Chapter 10.21.27 - Community Mental Health Programs-Respite Care Services
Section 10.21.27.08 - Respite Staff
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 10.21.27.08
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
A. Respite Care Program Director. The MTS, OMHC, or PRP program director shall either:
(1) Carry out the respite care program
director's duties that are delineated in this chapter; or
(2) Appoint a respite care program director
with sufficient qualifications, knowledge, and experience to execute the duties
of the position.
B. Respite Care Specialists. The respite care program director shall employ a sufficient number of staff who:
(1) As
determined by the program director, have sufficient qualifications and
experience to carry out the duties of the position;
(2) Before providing services, have training
applicable to the service, including, at a minimum, training in:
(a) Mental illness and emotional
disorders;
(b) Psychiatric
medications;
(c) Crisis
intervention;
(d) Family
interactions; and
(e) For staff who
provide services to children:
(i) Growth and
development, and
(ii) Behavioral
intervention; and
(3) As permitted under the Health Occupations
Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, and as privileged by the program, are
available to carry out the:
(a) Program model
described in Regulation .04 of this chapter; and
(b) Activities outlined in an individual's
respite care plan under Regulation .06 of this chapter.
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