2013 Maryland Code
HEALTH - GENERAL
§ 8-502 - Admission to a facility

§8-502.

(a) After a preliminary evaluation of an individual by the administrator or the designee of the administrator, the individual may be admitted to the facility if it is certified in writing that the individual:

(1) Has acute symptoms of alcohol or drug intoxication or withdrawal; and

(2) (i) Appears to be in imminent danger of harming one’s self, or another individual, or the property of another individual; or

(ii) Is willing to be voluntarily admitted.

(b) An individual admitted under this section may be detained up to 72 hours after admission.

(c) An individual detained under this section shall be informed in writing at the time of admission of the right of the individual to leave the facility after 72 hours.

(d) This section does not require a facility to admit an individual when:

(1) Space is not available;

(2) A patient demonstrates medical and psychiatric conditions beyond the certified capabilities of the program staff; or

(3) As a result of an evaluation of an individual, the individual is determined to be an inappropriate admission to the facility.

§ 8-502 - 1. Admission of minors to inpatient facilities

(a) Application of parent or guardian. -- A parent or guardian of the person of a minor may apply, on behalf of the minor, for admission of the minor to a certified inpatient alcohol and drug abuse program or facility under this section.

(b) Conditions for admission. -- A program or facility may not admit an individual under this section unless the program or facility has determined that:

(1) The individual has an alcohol or other drug dependency that necessitates the level of care provided by the program or facility;

(2) The individual would benefit from treatment;

(3) The parent or guardian making application for admission of the individual understands the nature of the request for admission and the nature of the treatment provided by the program or facility; and

(4) Assent to the admission has been given by the Director or the Director's designee of the program or facility.

(c) Conditions for retention. -- In order for an individual to be retained for treatment under this section:

(1) The parent or guardian who applied for admission of the individual shall have the right to be actively involved in treatment; and

(2) The facility must note on the application for admission whether or not the minor was admitted in accordance with the provisions of § 20-102 (c-1) of this article.

(d) Discharge. -- A facility has the right to discharge an individual admitted for treatment under this section if the individual is not complying with the treatment program or the facility's policies and procedures.