Md. Code Regs. 10.09.16.05

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

Section 10.09.16.05 - Covered Services

A. The Department shall reimburse for the services in §§B-C of this regulation when these services have been documented, pursuant to the requirements in this chapter, as necessary.

B. Mobile crisis team services shall:

(1) Comply with COMAR 10.63.03.20;

(2) Consist of an in-person response by at minimum a two-person team;

(3) Include an initial assessment by a licensed mental health professional, which may be rendered via telehealth only when the licensed mental health professional functions as a third team member;

(4) Involve the following interventions and objectives:

(a) Crisis intervention and stabilization of the individual's behavioral health crisis;

(b) Safety planning; and

(c) Referrals to community supports, including behavioral health providers, health providers, or social and other services; and

(5) Include mobile crisis follow-up outreach by means of telephone, telehealth, or in-person contact with the individual served, family members, caregivers, or referred providers.

C. Behavioral health crisis stabilization center services shall:

(1) Comply with COMAR 10.63.03.21;

(2) Consist of an initial nursing assessment and physical exam by a registered nurse in collaboration with a physician or psychiatric nurse practitioner;

(3) Include an initial evaluation by an approved physician or psychiatric nurse practitioner in accordance with 10.63.03.21F;

(4) Include a crisis assessment completed by a licensed mental health professional; and

(5) Involve the following interventions and objectives:

(a) Crisis intervention and stabilization of the individual's behavioral health crisis;

(b) Safety planning;

(c) Pharmacological interventions, including the ability to initiate withdrawal management capabilities for all substances, and initiate medications for medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorder; and

(d) Referrals to community-based services or to higher levels of care as clinically indicated.

Md. Code Regs. 10.09.16.05

Regulations .05 amended effective June 21, 1982 (9:12 Md. R. 1224; repealed effective 45:14 Md. R. 697, eff. 7/16/2018; adopted effective 51:10 Md. R. 525, eff. 5/27/2024.