1. A. The program director shall assure that respite care services are:

   1. (1) Designed to fit the needs of the individuals served and their caregivers; and
   2. (2) Delivered by individuals who are privileged by the program to provide a particular service.

2. B. As approved under this chapter, a program may provide respite care services as needed for an individual:

   1. (1) With advance planning; or
   2. (2) As needed in an immediate situation, to resolve or ameliorate a problem in the living situation.

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

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