Regulation .02 Definitions.

In this chapter, terms have the meanings stated in COMAR 10.21.17 and in this regulation.

Term Defined. “Respite care” means services that are:

(1)

Provided for an adult with serious and persistent mental illness or a child with serious emotional disturbance;

(2)

Provided on a short-term basis in a community-based setting; and

(3)

Designed to support an individual to remain in the individual's home by:

(a)

Providing the individual with enhanced support or a temporary alternative living situation; or

(b)

Assisting the individual's home caregiver by temporarily freeing the caregiver from the responsibility of caring for the individual.