# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 01 — Procedures

### Chapter 18 — Sexual Abuse Awareness and Prevention Training

#### Regulation .03 Covered Program Policies.

*COMAR 10.01.18.03*

A. This regulation applies to the following covered programs as defined in Regulation .02 of this chapter:

  (1) State facilities;

  (2) Vocational and day service programs;

  (3) Psychiatric rehabilitation programs for adults and minors;

  (4) Residential rehabilitation programs; and

  (5) Supported employment programs.

B. A covered program shall ensure that the covered program adopts and enforces policies that:

  (1) Prohibit inappropriate sexual behavior that occurs while an individual is receiving services from a covered program:

    (a) Between a staff member and an individual served by the covered program; and

    (b) On the premises of the covered program or at any off-premises activity sponsored by the covered program, between:

      (i) Individuals served by the covered program; or

      (ii) An individual served by the covered program and another individual or individuals;

  (2) Require reporting of inappropriate sexual behavior in accordance with the requirements of Regulations .05 and .06 of this chapter; and

  (3) Provide for training of staff members and individuals receiving services in accordance with Regulation .04 of this chapter.