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§ 10-709. Aftercare plans

West's Annotated Code of MarylandHealth--General

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Health--General
Title 10. Mental Health Law (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 7. Rights of Mentally Ill Individuals in Facilities (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Health - General, § 10-709
§ 10-709. Aftercare plans
Currentness
In general
(a) In accordance with § 10-809 of this title, a facility shall prepare a written aftercare plan for an individual who has been accepted as a resident in the facility before that individual is released from the facility.
Released individuals
(b) The aftercare plan prepared under this section shall be offered to individuals who have been accepted as residents in a facility who are scheduled for release from a facility under this title.
Regulations
(c) The Secretary shall adopt regulations governing the planning and provisions of aftercare plans including:
(1) Procedures to obtain the consent of the individual; or
(2) Procedures to assist an individual who is unable to participate fully in aftercare planning.

Credits

Added by Acts 1983, c. 405, § 2, eff. July 1, 1983. Amended by Acts 1984, c. 480, §§ 1, 2, eff. July 1, 1984; Acts 1987, c. 576, § 1, eff. July 1, 1987.
MD Code, Health - General, § 10-709, MD HEALTH GEN § 10-709
Current through legislation effective through July 1, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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