Section 10-706 - Treatment plan; rehabilitation plan.
§ 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.
[An. Code 1957, art. 59, § 3A; 1982, ch. 21, § 2; 1983, ch. 405, § 2; 1984, ch. 481; 2009, ch. 60, § 5.]