# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 21 — Behavioral Health Regulations

### Chapter 27 — Community Mental Health Programs — Respite Care Services

#### Regulation .04 Program Model.

*COMAR 10.21.27.04*

A. The program director shall assure that respite care services are:

  (1) Designed to fit the needs of the individuals served and their caregivers; and

  (2) Delivered by individuals who are privileged by the program to provide a particular service.

B. As approved under this chapter, a program may provide respite care services as needed for an individual:

  (1) With advance planning; or

  (2) As needed in an immediate situation, to resolve or ameliorate a problem in the living situation.