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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".09" citation="COMAR 14.31.07.09" title_num="14" subtitle_num="31" chapter_num="07" heading="Shelter Care Programs.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>In addition to the requirements set out in COMAR 14.31.05 and 14.31.06, a licensee shall ensure a program that provides shelter care also meets the requirements of this regulation.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Requirements for Non-Agency Placements.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>If a person or entity other than an agency places a child in shelter care, the licensee shall seek authorization for the placement by:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Moving, within 24 hours after admission, to acquire legal custody of the child; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Requesting the consent of the child's parent for the placement and for any routine or emergency medical, dental, or mental health care.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>If the licensee is unable to obtain consent, the licensee shall document the efforts made to obtain consent and the reasons for the failure.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The licensee shall ensure that a child newly admitted to shelter care receives timely health care, including:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Within 24 hours of admission, an initial health screening by a medical care provider;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Immediate treatment of any communicable disease or serious injury; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Within 30 days of admission, a comprehensive medical examination.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>The licensee shall ensure the provision of appropriate educational services for all children placed in the facility in accordance with the requirements of COMAR 14.31.06.12A.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>