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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".07" citation="COMAR 10.09.56.07" title_num="10" subtitle_num="09" chapter_num="56" heading="Specific Conditions for Participation — Respite Care.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The respite care provider shall have adequate liability insurance and be appropriately bonded.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>A professional who provides respite care services or supervises a direct care worker rendering the services shall be:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Certified in accordance with COMAR 13A.12.01 as a psychologist or special educator; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Licensed as a psychologist, social worker, registered nurse, professional counselor, or occupational therapist; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>A qualified developmental disabilities professional in accordance with COMAR 10.09.26.01B(28);</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Certified nationally by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>An individual with a master's degree or doctorate degree in special education or a related field and at least 5 years experience in providing training or consultation in the area of autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disabilities.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>An agency that provides respite care services shall employ direct care workers who meet qualifications in accordance with Regulation .04E of this chapter.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>A respite care provider shall demonstrate the capability and capacity of providing respite care services by submitting documentation of experience and a written implementation plan which includes at a minimum policies and procedures regarding:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Abuse, neglect, and exploitation;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Positive behavior interventions and restraints;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Emergency backup plans;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Transportation of participants;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Maintenance of required documentation;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Training and supervision of staff;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>Quality assurance; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>HIPAA.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Documentation of Service.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Maintain daily contact logs completed on the same day the service is provided and reflective of interventions; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Make documentation of services available for review by the State, when requested.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>