Md. Code Regs. 10.09.16.03

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 25, December 13, 2024

Section 10.09.16.03 - Provider Requirements for Participation

A. A provider shall meet all conditions for participation as set forth in COMAR 10.09.36.03.

B. To participate in the Program, a provider of behavioral health crisis services shall:

(1) Meet the conditions for licensure and practice as set forth in COMAR 10.63.01, 10.63.02, and 10.63.06;

(2) Have clearly defined and written patient care policies;

(3) Maintain, either manually or electronically, adequate documentation of each contact with a participant as part of the medical record, which, at a minimum, meets the following requirements:

(a) Includes the date of service with service start and end times;

(b) Includes the participant's primary behavioral health complaint or reason for the visit;

(c) Includes a brief description of the service provided, including progress notes;

(d) Includes an official e-Signature, or a legible signature, along with the printed or typed name, and appropriate title of each individual providing services, including each separate member of the mobile crisis team;

(e) Is made available to the Department or its designee as requested; and

(f) Complies with all federal statutes and regulations, including but not limited to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1320D et seq., and implementing regulations at 42 CFR Part 2 and 45 CFR Parts 160 and 164.04.

C. To participate in the Program, a mobile crisis team provider shall:

(1) Comply with COMAR 10.63.03.20;

(2) Be available to provide services outlined in Regulation .05 of this chapter 24 hours a day, 7 days a week;

(3) Provide a timely response with a two-person team as described in COMAR 10.63.03.20;

(4) Comply with staffing and supervision requirements as described in COMAR 10.63.03.20F; and

(5) Ensure all crisis team staff members receive training as required and approved by the Department.

D. To participate in the Program, a behavioral health crisis stabilization center provider shall:

(1) Comply with COMAR 10.63.03.21;

(2) Be open and accessible to walk-ins 24 hours a day, 7 days a week;

(3) Comply with the staffing requirements described in COMAR 10.63.03.21E;

(4) Maintain the ability to initiate withdrawal management capabilities for all substances as well as initiate medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorder; and

(5) Equally accept individuals presenting due to an emergency petition and individuals presenting voluntarily.

Md. Code Regs. 10.09.16.03

Regulations .03A amended effective June 21, 1982 (9:12 Md. R. 1224)
Regulations .03 amended effective December 15, 1978 (5:25 Md. R. 1854); repealed effective 45:14 Md. R. 697, eff. 7/16/2018; adopted effective 51:10 Md. R. 525, eff. 5/27/2024.