Md. Code Regs. 10.09.40.03

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 10.09.40.03 - Conditions for Participation

A. General requirements for participation in the Program are that providers shall do the following, either directly through staff or by agreement:

(1) Meet all conditions for participation as set forth in COMAR 10.09.36.03K; and

(2) Maintain a file on each participant which meets the Program's requirements and which includes for each contact made by the service coordinator:

(a) Date and subject of contact,

(b) Person contacted,

(c) Person making the contact,

(d) Nature, content, and unit or units of service provided;

(e) Place of service; and

(f) Signature and printed name of the service coordinator.

B. Specific requirements for participation in the Program as an early intervention service coordinator are that the provider shall do the following, either directly or indirectly by agreement:

(1) Use qualified individuals as service coordinators;

(2) Have demonstrated expertise in providing family-centered, community-based, coordinated care to children with disabilities, with an emphasis on early intervention services;

(3) Develop the IFSP within 45 working days of referral, unless client-related extenuating circumstances are documented in accordance with COMAR 13A.13.01.07B.

(4) Have formal written policies and procedures, approved by the Department, which specifically address the provision of early intervention service coordination to participants in accordance with the requirements of this chapter;

(5) Designate specific qualified individuals as early intervention service coordinators;

(6) Maintain on file an initial Individualized Family Service Plan for each participant, and any subsequent revised IFSPs;

(7) Be knowledgeable of the eligibility requirements and application procedures of federal, State, and local government assistance programs which are applicable to participants;

(8) Maintain a current listing of medical, social, mental health, financial assistance, education, training, counseling, and other early intervention and support services available to infants and toddlers with disabilities; and

(9) Strictly safeguard the confidentiality of a participant's records, so as not to endanger the participant's and the family's legal rights, family relationships, and status in the community.

C. A service coordinator shall meet the following requirements:

(1) Be a professional who:

(a) Has a current license or certification, according to Regulation .02 of this chapter, in the profession most immediately relevant to a participant's needs; and

(b) Has demonstrated training or experience in providing service coordination or other early intervention services to infants and toddlers with disabilities; or

(2) Be a nonprofessional who:

(a) Has a high school diploma or its equivalency who meets Personnel Standards described in COMAR 13A.07.01.02;

(b) Has demonstrated training or experience in providing service coordination or other early intervention services to infants and toddlers with disabilities; and

(c) Participates in ongoing training offerings as specified in the interagency plan for early intervention services.

Md. Code Regs. 10.09.40.03

Regulations .03 adopted as an emergency provision effective November 19, 1990 (17:24 Md. R. 2835); emergency status extended at 18:4 Md. R. 445 (February 22, 1991); adopted permanently effective February 18, 1991 (18:3 Md. R. 305); amended effective 50:22 Md. R. 973, eff. 11/13/2023