(a) At least once a year, each individual with an intellectual disability who is admitted to a State residential center shall be reevaluated to determine:
(1) Whether the individual continues to meet the requirements of this subtitle for admission to a State residential center;
(2) Whether the services which the individual requires can be provided in a less restrictive setting;
(3) Whether the individual's plan of habilitation as required by § 7-1006 of this title is adequate and suitable; and
(4) Whether the State residential center has complied with and executed the individual's plan of habilitation in accordance with the rules, regulations, and standards that the Secretary adopts.
Admission requirements no longer met
(b) If the Secretary finds that any individual no longer meets the admission requirements of this subtitle, the Secretary shall begin appropriate proceedings for release or transfer of that individual.
Credits
Added by Acts 1986, c. 636, § 2, eff. July 1, 1986; Acts 1986, c. 637, § 2, eff. July 1, 1986. Amended by Acts 2009, c. 119, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2009.
MD Code, Health - General, § 7-505, MD HEALTH GEN § 7-505
Current through legislation effective through May 9, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
