§ 7-404. Peer support programs
West's Annotated Code of MarylandPublic SafetyEffective: October 1, 2023
Effective: October 1, 2023
MD Code, Public Safety, § 7-404
§ 7-404. Peer support programs
(2) “Peer support program” means an evidence-based program provided by a fire, rescue, or emergency medical services entity or the International Association of Firefighters that provides evidence-based support from a peer support specialist to a member of a fire, rescue, or emergency medical services entity.
(i) has received evidence-based training in peer support, including emotional and moral support to members of fire, rescue, or emergency medical services entities who have been involved in or exposed to an emotionally traumatic experience in the course of duty as a member of a fire, rescue, or emergency medical services entity; and
(b)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a peer support specialist or peer support participant may not disclose the contents of any written or oral communication regarding a peer support interaction.
(c)(1) On or before October 1, 2024, the Behavioral Health Administration, in consultation with the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems, shall develop a report on best practices and professional standards for evidence-based peer support programs, including:
Credits
Added by Acts 2022, c. 151, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2022; Acts 2022, c. 152, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2022. Amended by Acts 2023, c. 278, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2023.
MD Code, Public Safety, § 7-404, MD PUBLIC SAFETY § 7-404
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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