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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".07" citation="COMAR 10.21.27.07" title_num="10" subtitle_num="21" chapter_num="27" heading="Conclusion of Respite Episode.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Planned Conclusion. At the agreed upon time of conclusion of a respite care episode, the program director shall assure that staff document a summary of the episode in the individual's record.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Individual's Discontinuation of Services. If an individual elects to discontinue services before the planned conclusion of a respite episode, as described in §A of this regulation, the program director shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Promptly notify the individual's caregiver or designated emergency contact;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>If the individual is a child, discharge the child only to an adult who is legally responsible for the child;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Notify the CSA and the Administration's ASO of the action; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Assure that staff document a summary of the episode in the individual's record.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Program's Recommendation to Discontinue Services. If the program director recommends discharging an individual who does not comply with the program's rules or for whom the program's services are not appropriate, the program director shall follow the provisions outlined in §B of this regulation.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>