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Department 14 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESDivision 191 - MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION - GENERAL
Chapter 2 - RULES REGARDING THE DISCLOSURE OF MENTAL HEALTH/RETARDATION INFORMATION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES
Section 191-2-IV - Additional Terms

14-191-2 Me. Code R. § IV

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Current through 2024-44, October 30, 2024
Section 191-2-IV - Additional Terms
A Disclaimer as to Additional Services

These rules shall not obligate any service provider to provide to DHS any special service, examination or assessment of a client. However, these rules shall not affect the right of DHS or any service provider to enter into any separate agreement regarding the provision of special examinations or other services.

B Immunity

These rules shall not affect the responsibility of a service provider to report known or suspected child abuse under Title 22, chapter 1071, subchapter II [(section 4011)(Reporting of abuse or neglect)]. However, a service provider providing information to DHS, Child and Family Services, pursuant to these rules shall be presumed to be acting in good faith pursuant to Title 22, chapter 1071, subchapter II [(section 4014)(Immunity from liability.

C Cooperation in Education and Training

The departments shall work cooperatively to develop and deliver training

1 for DHS, Child and Family Services staff in the dynamics of mental health treatment, habilitation services and confidentiality;
2 for service providers and DMH & MR staff in the indicators of child abuse/neglect. and the multidisciplinary approach to prevention and treatment.

14-191 C.M.R. ch. 2, § IV