Section 10-706 - Treatment plan; rehabilitation plan. - Maryland Statutes

§ 10-706. Treatment plan; rehabilitation plan.
 

(a)  Plans required.-  

(1) Except as provided by paragraph (2) of this subsection, promptly after admission of an individual, a facility shall make and periodically update a written plan of treatment for the individual in the facility, in accordance with the provisions of this subtitle. 

(2) Promptly after admission of an individual to a psychosocial center, the center shall make and periodically update a written plan of rehabilitation for the individual in the facility, in accordance with the provisions of this subtitle. 

(b)  Rules and regulations.- The Director shall adopt rules and regulations under this section that include: 

(1) A description of the nature and content of plans of treatment; and 

(2) Appropriate time periods for the development, implementation, and review of each plan. 

(c)  Participation by individual.- An individual shall: 

(1) Participate, in a manner appropriate to the individual's condition, in the development and periodic updating of the plan of treatment; and 

(2) Be told, in appropriate terms and language, of: 

(i) The content and objectives of the plan of treatment; 

(ii) The nature and significant possible adverse effects of recommended treatments; 

(iii) The name, title, and role of personnel directly responsible for carrying out the treatment for the individual; and 

(iv) When appropriate, other available alternative treatments, services, or providers of mental health services. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 59, § 3A; 1982, ch. 21, § 2; 1983, ch. 405, § 2; 1984, ch. 481; 2009, ch. 60, § 5.]