Provider Qualifications (For each type of provider. Copy rows as needed): Provider Type License Certification Other Standard (Specify): (Specify): (Specify): (Specify): Community-Based Respite Care N/A N/A Providers must Respite Meet the in-home respite care Care requirements of COMAR 10.21.27, as determined by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; Ensure that respite care staff are: At least 21 years old and have at least a high school diploma or high school equivalency; or At least 18 years old and enrolled in, or in possession of at least an degree from, associate’s an accredited secondary educational institution in a human services field, and are limited to providing services to participants under 13 years of age. Ensure that community-based respite services are provided in the participant's home or other community-based setting; and, Follow the program model requirements outlined in COMAR 10.21.27.04-.08 for screening, assessment, staff training and expertise, provision of care, and conclusion of respite episode. Providers are approved by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Verification of Provider Qualifications (For each provider type listed above. Copy rows as needed): Provider Type Entity Responsible for Verification Frequency of Verification (Specify): (Specify): (Specify): Office of Health Care Quality Initial verification OHCQ: At the time of Respite of license or approval enrollment and at least Care Administrative Service Organization on behalf of every three years the Mental Hygiene Administration ASO: At the time of enrollment and through a
Provider Qualifications (For each type of provider. Copy rows as needed): Provider Type (Specify): License (Specify): Certification (Specify): Other Standard (Specify): Respite Care N/A N/A Community-Based Respite Care Providers must Meet the in-home respite care requirements of COMAR 10.21.27, as determined by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; Ensure that respite care staff are: At least 21 years old and have at least a high school diploma or high school equivalency; or At least 18 years old and enrolled in, or in possession of at least an associate’s degree from, an accredited educational institution in a human services field, and are limited to providing services to participants under 13 years of age. Ensure that community-based respite services are provided in the participant's home or other community-based setting; and, Follow the program model requirements outlined in COMAR 10.21.27.04-.08 for screening, assessment, staff training and expertise, provision of care, and conclusion of respite episode. Providers are approved by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Verification of Provider Qualifications (For each provider type listed above. Copy rows as needed): Provider Type (Specify): Entity Responsible for Verification (Specify): Frequency of Verification (Specify): Respite Care Office of Health Care Quality Initial verification of license or approval Administrative Service Organization on behalf of the Mental Hygiene Administration OHCQ: At the time of enrollment and at least every three years ASO: At the time of enrollment and through a secondary