2018 Maryland Code
Health - General
Title 10 - Mental Health Law.
Subtitle 7 - Rights of Mentally Ill Individuals in Facilities
§ 10-706. Treatment plan; rehabilitation plan
(a) Plans required. --
(1) Except as provided by paragraph (2) of this subsection, promptly after admission of an individual, a facility shall make and periodically update a written plan of treatment for the individual in the facility, in accordance with the provisions of this subtitle.
(2) Promptly after admission of an individual to a psychosocial center, the center shall make and periodically update a written plan of rehabilitation for the individual in the facility, in accordance with the provisions of this subtitle.
(b) Rules and regulations. -- The Director shall adopt rules and regulations under this section that include:
(1) A description of the nature and content of plans of treatment; and
(2) Appropriate time periods for the development, implementation, and review of each plan.
(c) Participation by individual. -- An individual shall:
(1) Participate, in a manner appropriate to the individual's condition, in the development and periodic updating of the plan of treatment; and
(2) Be told, in appropriate terms and language, of:
(i) The content and objectives of the plan of treatment;
(ii) The nature and significant possible adverse effects of recommended treatments;
(iii) The name, title, and role of personnel directly responsible for carrying out the treatment for the individual; and
(iv) When appropriate, other available alternative treatments, services, or providers of mental health services.