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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".06" citation="COMAR 10.21.20.06" title_num="10" subtitle_num="21" chapter_num="20" heading="Evaluative Services Provided.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Assessment and Diagnosis. The medical director shall ensure that an appropriate licensed mental health professional shall, by the individual's second visit and based on the initial face-to-face diagnostic evaluation of the individual:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Formulate and document in the individual's medical record information that includes:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>A description of the presenting problem;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Relevant history, including family history and somatic problems;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Mental status examination; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>A diagnosis and the rationale for the diagnosis; or</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Document:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The reason for not formulating a diagnosis; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>A plan, including time frame, for formulating a diagnosis.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Co-Occurring Substance Abuse Screening Assessment. The face-to-face diagnostic assessment conducted under §A of this regulation shall include a screening assessment, using a scientifically validated, and if available, age appropriate tool, to determine whether the individual has a co-occurring substance abuse disorder.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Additional Assessment for a Minor. In addition to the requirements outlined in §A of this regulation, before a minor's fifth visit, the minor's assigned treatment coordinator shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Conduct a face-to-face evaluation with the minor to assess the minor's level of functioning and availability of family and other social supports; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>If a comprehensive assessment, that includes the elements listed in §C(2) of this regulation, has not been completed within the 6 months before enrollment, assure the completion of an assessment, that includes, at a minimum, the minor's:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Developmental history;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Educational history and current placement;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Home environment;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Family history and evaluation of the current family status, including legal custody status;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Social, emotional, and cognitive development;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(f)">
        <text>Motor, language, and self-care skills development;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(g)">
        <text>History, if any, of substance abuse;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(h)">
        <text>History, if any, of physical or sexual abuse;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(i)">
        <text>History, if any, of out-of-home placements; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(j)">
        <text>Involvement, if any, with the local department of social services or Department of Juvenile Services.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Review of Somatic Status.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>According to the provisions described in §D of this regulation and upon an individual's enrollment into the program, an appropriate licensed mental health professional shall document in the individual's medical record:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Pertinent past and current somatic medical history including:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>The individual's somatic health problems, if any, including but not limited to allergies, neurologic disorders, and communicable diseases;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Relevant medical treatment, including medication; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>A recommendation, if any, for somatic care follow-up;</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>If the individual does not have a primary care provider, the plan, if indicated, including the time frame, for the individual's referral to a primary care provider for evaluation and treatment; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>An exchange of medical information with the primary care provider.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>With proper consent and if clinically indicated, the individual's treatment coordinator shall maintain and document ongoing collaboration and coordination with the individual's primary care provider.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>