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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".09" citation="COMAR 10.21.20.09" title_num="10" subtitle_num="21" chapter_num="20" heading="Support Services.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>In combination with one or more of the treatment services outlined in Regulation .08 of this chapter, an OMHC shall have the capacity to provide, as required by an individual's ITP, the support services outlined in §§B — E of this regulation.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Referral Services. The program director shall ensure that the OMHC provides recommendations and referral, if appropriate, for:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Psychiatric rehabilitation and support services;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Somatic care;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Speech and language services;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Vision and hearing services;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Special instruction, special education, or other educational interventions;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Occupational therapy;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>Self-help organizations; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>Substance abuse services.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Education Regarding Medication. A nurse, a physician, or other appropriate licensed mental health professional shall educate the individual, and with proper consent, the individual's family or others designated by the individual, by:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Verifying the individual's understanding of the directions for administration of medication; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Providing information regarding:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The role, effects, and importance of medication in symptom management;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Expected benefits and potential side effects of prescribed medication; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Nutritional and dietary expectations and risks related to the individual's medication regimen.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Case Coordination Services. If indicated, the treatment coordinator shall support the individual to:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Apply for all applicable entitlement programs; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Access other needed services and resources, as appropriate.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Linkage with an Individual in a Psychiatric Facility, RTC, RCS Program, or Detention Center. The program director shall maintain written policies and procedures, which may be contained in one document, for the purpose of continuity of care when individuals receive mental health services in more restrictive settings.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>