Regulation .10 Covered Services — Respite Services.
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Respite 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; and
D.
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.