Regulation .10 Specific Conditions for PRTF Waiver Service Providers — Crisis and Stabilization Services.
Regulation .10 Specific Conditions for PRTF Waiver Service Providers — Crisis and Stabilization Services.LinkCopy Citation
To provide the services set forth COMAR 10.09.79.06B, a provider shall:
A.
Be an agency;
B.
Have a current formal written agreement with a local core service agency to serve as a crisis response system;
C.
Have capacity to provide or arrange for services 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, including:
(1)
Face-to-face clinical care;
(2)
Psychiatric consultation; and
(3)
Person-to-person phone coverage;
D.
Employ clinical supervisors who:
(1)
Are licensed in good standing under Health Occupations Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, as a psychiatrist, social worker, registered nurse, or mental health professional;
(2)
Are permitted to provide supervision under their respective practice act; and
(3)
Have experience providing crisis response services; and
E.
Employ behavior care aides who:
(1)
Are 21 years old or older;
(2)
Have a bachelor's degree in a human services field; and
(3)
Receive initial and ongoing training on crisis and stabilization services.