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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".24" citation="COMAR 10.12.04.24" title_num="10" subtitle_num="12" chapter_num="04" heading="Discharge.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Before a center discharges a participant, the center shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Formulate a discharge plan, including at least a 30-day written advance notice to the participant or the participant's responsible party; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Assist the participant in obtaining the resources needed to implement the plan.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The 30-day written notice of discharge specified in §A of this regulation is not required when:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The health or safety of the participant or other individuals in the center would be endangered by the continued presence of the participant;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The participant has urgent medical needs; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>There is an emergency requiring less than 30 days notice.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>In circumstances described in §B(1), (2) or (3) of this regulation, the center shall provide written notice of discharge as soon as practicable before discharge.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>The center shall document in the participant's discharge summary the reasons for discharge and the center or location to which the participant was discharged.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>