1. A. In this chapter, terms have the meanings stated in COMAR 10.21.17 and in this regulation.

2. B. Term Defined. “Respite care” means services that are:

   1. (1) Provided for an adult with serious and persistent mental illness or a child with serious emotional disturbance;
   2. (2) Provided on a short-term basis in a community-based setting; and

   3. (3) Designed to support an individual to remain in the individual's home by:

      1. (a) Providing the individual with enhanced support or a temporary alternative living situation; or
      2. (b) Assisting the individual's home caregiver by temporarily freeing the caregiver from the responsibility of caring for the individual.

Authority: Health-General Article, §§10-901 and 10-902, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: November 16, 1998 (25:23 Md. R. 1697)