Md. Code Regs. 13A.15.06.04

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

Section 13A.15.06.04 - Additional Adult

A. Except as set forth in §B of this regulation, before an individual may be used as an additional adult, the provider shall ensure that the individual:

(1) Is 18 years old or older;

(2) Attends an information session presented by the office concerning the requirements of this subtitle for the care of children younger than 2 years old;

(3) Files with the office:

(a) A completed additional adult application form;

(b) Signed and notarized release forms giving the office permission to examine records of abuse and neglect of children and adults for information about the applicant;

(c) Completed information, on a form supplied by the office, for each of the applicant's substitutes; and

(d) A medical report on the applicant based on a medical evaluation conducted within the previous 12 months by a practicing physician, certified nurse practitioner, or registered physician's assistant, and signed by the individual who conducted the evaluation;

(4) Applies for a federal and State criminal background check at a designated office in the State;

(5) If residing or having resided in a state other than Maryland within 5 years before being hired as an additional adult:

(a) Applies for a state criminal background check to be performed by a duly authorized entity within that state; and

(b) Requests the non-Maryland state entity performing the criminal background check to transmit the result of that background check directly to the Agency;

(6) Holds a current certificate indicating successful completion of approved basic first aid and CPR training applicable to children younger than 2 years old; and

(7) Presents evidence of having completed approved SIDS training within the previous 5 years.

B. A provider may not use an individual as an additional adult unless the office has approved the individual in that capacity.

Md. Code Regs. 13A.15.06.04

Regulation .04 amended effective April 19, 2010 (37:8 Md. R. 618)
Regulation .04C repealed effective March 21, 2011 (38:6 Md. R. 396); amended effective 47:1 Md. R. 12, eff. 1/13/2020