Md. Code Regs. 10.21.26.02

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024

Section 10.21.26.02 - Definitions

A. In this chapter, terms have the meanings stated in COMAR 10.21.17 and this regulation.

B. Term Defined. "Residential crisis services (RCS)" means intensive mental health and support services that are:

(1) Provided to a child or an adult with mental illness who is experiencing or is at risk of a psychiatric crisis that would impair the individual's ability to function in the community; and

(2) Designed to prevent a psychiatric inpatient admission, provide an alternative to psychiatric inpatient admission, shorten the length of inpatient stay, or reduce the pressure on general hospital emergency departments.

Md. Code Regs. 10.21.26.02

Regulation .02B amended as an emergency provision effective June 1, 2007 (34:13 Md. R. 1149); amended permanently effective August 13, 2007 (34:16 Md. R. 1432)