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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".15" citation="COMAR 10.12.04.15" title_num="10" subtitle_num="12" chapter_num="04" heading="Program Components — Required Services.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Health Services.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Nursing Services. The center shall provide nursing services under the direction of a registered nurse. The licensee shall fully disclose the services that will be provided outside the adult medical day care center’s hours of operation, in the service contract agreement. The registered nurse may delegate nursing services as appropriate, to other staff in accordance with COMAR 10.27.09, 10.27.10, and 10.27.11.05H(1)—(3).</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Consultation with the Health Care Provider. The RN or LPN nurse shall communicate with the participant's health care provider to report observed changes in the participant's health status, including reaction to medicine, and to obtain current medical orders regarding such items as diet, medications, and treatments. The center shall assist participants in locating a regular source of health care if a participant does not have a health care provider.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Mental Health Services. For participants with mental health needs, the program shall provide, when needed, linkage, collaboration, and coordination with the participant's treating psychiatrist or other mental health professional.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Observation. The registered nurse or the licensed practical nurse shall observe the health, functional status, and adherence to a prescribed medical regimen, and document his or her observations in the participant's medical record at least monthly.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>The center shall provide meals and snacks to participants in accordance with Regulation .20 of this chapter.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Emergency Services and Medical Plan.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The center shall have a written emergency medical plan for linkage and access to:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Emergency medical care including a health care provider on call in the event that a participant's primary care provider is unavailable;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Hospitalization and emergency room care; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Transportation to the center providing the emergency care.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The center shall have an established procedure to be followed in an emergency that covers:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Immediate care of the participants;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Individuals to be notified; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Reports to be prepared.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Activities Programs.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Activities Plan.</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>There shall be a written planned program of daily activities that are age appropriate and culturally relevant for individuals served and designed to:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Meet the participant's specific needs, preferences, and interests with the individual's cognitive and physical limitations being noted in the development of the activities; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Stimulate interests, rekindle motivation, and provide opportunities for a variety of types and levels of involvement, including small and large group activities.</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Staff shall also plan a weekly or monthly calendar of activities that shall be posted in an area of the center where it is plainly visible and easily read by all participants.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Each day's activities shall include:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Physical exercise;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Rest;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Social interaction;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Personal care, if needed; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Mental stimulation.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The center shall permit participants to choose between group and individual activities during some part of the day.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Participants shall have the choice of refusing to participate in any activity.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Activities of Daily Living (ADL). Staff shall provide the assistance needed by participants to complete activities of daily living.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>