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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".11" citation="COMAR 13A.11.08.11" title_num="13A" subtitle_num="11" chapter_num="08" heading="Client Orientation.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Each client admitted to the Center shall be provided with orientation services addressing both general operations of the Center and specific matters associated with the client's enrollment into a program of services.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The Center’s Admission Packet which includes the rules and regulations shall be presented in writing to the client during the admission process. The client or, as appropriate, the client and the client’s representative, shall acknowledge receipt of a copy of the regulations and procedures associated with participation in a program of services at the Center by signing the document.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The orientation program shall also include, as appropriate and required:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Medical screening;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Interview and completion of financial forms by the Admissions Office;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Introduction to the specific program area or areas involved in the delivery of services; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Development of the service plan as specified in Regulation .08.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>The client shall be informed of the attendance policies relating to the program of services in which the client is enrolled, and the consequences which may result if the client is absent without authorization.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>The Center’s Admission Packet which includes the Consumer Bill of Rights shall be presented in writing to the client during the admission process. The client or, as appropriate, the client and the client’s representative, shall acknowledge receipt of a copy of the Consumer Bill of Rights and confirm that they have been provided the opportunity for clarification of their rights at the Center and of the methods and procedures available to present a complaint, seek review or appeal of any decisions involving the provision or denial of services, or address any other matter which may be of concern while enrolled in the Center, by signing the document.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>