Maryland Adult Day Services Requirements
State-specific requirements, guidelines, and resources for Adult Day Services in Maryland
Maryland
2 hours of cognitive impairment and mental illness training within 90 days for staff who give individual care
Training Hours Required
At least 8 in-service training sessions a year
Continuing Education
Not required for program assistants (high school diploma or GED, or enrolled)
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Overview
Maryland licenses adult medical day care centers (Day Care for the Elderly and Adults with a Medical Disability) under COMAR 10.12.04, overseen by OHCQ. Centers must orient all staff and volunteers, run an ongoing education program, and hold at least eight in-service sessions a year. Staff who give individual care need 2 hours of cognitive impairment and mental illness training in their first 90 days.
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Training Requirements
Initial Training Topics
- Cognitive impairment and mental illness (2 hours, care staff)
- Infection prevention and control
- Fire prevention and emergency safety procedures
- Accident prevention
- Care of the population served (Alzheimer's disease, mental illness, developmental disabilities, cognitive impairment)
- Recognizing and reporting abuse, exploitation, neglect and self-neglect
- Safe food handling and service
Renewal Process
The center must hold at least eight in-service sessions every year on the required topics and keep attendance and content records. The rule sets a number of sessions, not a number of hours.
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