Md. Code Regs. 10.09.89.10
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 25, December 13, 2024
Section 10.09.89.10 - Covered Services - Respite ServicesRespite services:
A. Include a set of specific short-term services documented in the POC that include: (1) A schedule of the participant's activities during respite;(2) Medication monitoring, if needed;(3) The frequency, duration, and intensity of staff support;(4) Respite locations; and(5) The aftercare plan or recommendations;B. Include community-based respite services, which are provided in the participant's home or other community-based setting;C. Include out-of-home respite services, which provide a temporary overnight living arrangement outside of the participant's home; andD. Are provided by organizations that shall: (1) Meet the requirements of COMAR 10.63.03.15;(2) Employ respite care specialists who are: (a) 21 years old or older and have a high school diploma or high school equivalency; or(b) At least 18 years old and enrolled in, or in possession of at least an associate degree from, an accredited college or university in a human services field, and are limited to providing services to participants under 13 years of age;(3) Ensure that community-based respite services are provided in the participant's home or other community-based setting; and(4) Ensure that out-of-home respite services are:(a) Provided in a community-based temporary overnight living arrangement outside the participant's home; and(b) Where applicable, delivered in accordance with COMAR 14.31.05-14.31.07.Md. Code Regs. 10.09.89.10
Regulations .10 adopted effective 41:19 Md. R. 1077, eff.10/1/2014 ; amended effective 43:21 Md. R. 1166, eff. 10/24/2016; amended effective 45:1 Md. R. 13, eff. 1/15/2018; amended and recodified from .11 effective 46:17 Md. R. 725, eff. 8/26/2019; amended effective 47:10 Md. R. 517, eff. 5/18/2020; amended effective 48:12 Md. R. 473, eff. 6/14/2021; amended effective 49:7 Md. R. 466, eff. 4/4/2022; amended effective 50:22 Md. R. 974, eff. 11/13/2023