Md. Code Regs. 10.11.02.09

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 25, December 13, 2024

Section 10.11.02.09 - Department Procedures

A. The Program shall:

(1) Implement the model system;

(2) Perform duties and responsibilities in accordance with the advice and consultation of the Advisory Council;

(3) Exercise independent judgment in the day-to-day operations of the Program;

(4) Develop Program processes in consultation with the Advisory Council;

(5) Conduct in-service training on Program procedures;

(6) Maintain a Department database to monitor infants at risk for developing a hearing status that affects speech-language skills;

(7) Track infants identified as at risk for developing a permanent hearing status that affects speech-language skills for a period of 5 years;

(8) Maintain a service directory within the Department database;

(9) Assure operation of the telephone resource line;

(10) Facilitate referral for diagnostic audiological assessment and early intervention for infants who are at risk for developing a permanent hearing status that affects speech-language skills;

(11) Maintain records of the audiological assessment reports for infants at risk for developing a permanent hearing status that affects speech-language skills; and

(12) Interface with the single point of entry of the early intervention system.

B. The Secretary shall establish guidelines for the operation of the Advisory Council.

Md. Code Regs. 10.11.02.09

Regulation .09 adopted effective 42:12 Md. R. 762, eff.6/22/2015