Md. Code Regs. 10.09.54.18-1

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

Section 10.09.54.18-1 - Covered Services - Respite Care

Respite care services shall:

(A) Be provided to participants who, due to physical or cognitive impairments, are unable to care for themselves;

(B) Be furnished on a short-term basis because of the absence or need for relief of an individual normally providing the care;

(C) Provide a period of rest and renewal, which contributes to maintaining the participant at home in the community;

(D) Be provided at planned intervals, in a time of crisis, or as needed;

(E) Include the participant's room and board;

(F) Include overnight care; and

(G) Include the following services:

(1) Supervising participants with cognitive impairments to ensure the individual's health and safety;

(2) Assisting participants with functional impairments to perform activities of daily living or instrumental activities of daily living; and

(3) Delegated nursing functions, such as medication assistance or administration by appropriately trained, certified, and supervised staff.

Md. Code Regs. 10.09.54.18-1

Regulation .18-1 Adopted effective 41:24 Md. R. 1427, eff.12/11/2014 ; amended effective 44:2 Md. R. 84, eff. 1/30/2017