Regulation .08 Respite Staff.

Respite Care Program Director. The MTS, OMHC, or PRP program director shall either:

(1)

Carry out the respite care program director's duties that are delineated in this chapter; or

(2)

Appoint a respite care program director with sufficient qualifications, knowledge, and experience to execute the duties of the position.

Respite Care Specialists. The respite care program director shall employ a sufficient number of staff who:

(1)

As determined by the program director, have sufficient qualifications and experience to carry out the duties of the position;

(2)

Before providing services, have training applicable to the service, including, at a minimum, training in:

(a)

Mental illness and emotional disorders;

(b)

Psychiatric medications;

(c)

Crisis intervention;

(d)

Family interactions; and

(e)

For staff who provide services to children:

(i)

Growth and development; and

(ii)

Behavioral intervention; and

(3)

As permitted under the Health Occupations Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, and as privileged by the program, are available to carry out the:

(a)

Program model described in Regulation .04 of this chapter; and

(b)

Activities outlined in an individual's respite care plan under Regulation .06 of this chapter.