§ 19-505
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§19–505.
(a)Admission of an individual to a center shall be based on:
(1)The statement of a physician who, after an examination of the individual, finds that the individual needs care at a center; and
(2)The review and approval of an application for admission of the individual by the center.
(b)If an individual cannot be placed in a special facility in this State that can treat the condition of the individual, the individual may be admitted to a center.
(c)A center may not admit an individual who has:
(1)A mental disorder of the type that requires care in a mental health facility; or
(2)An orthopedic disease for which medical treatment is available in a special orthopedic hospital.
(1)The centers shall be operated primarily for residents of this State.
(2)A center may admit an individual who is not a resident of this State if:
(i)The individual is admitted and discharged in accordance with a specific regional health program or specific demonstration or study project approved by the Department; and
(ii)This State is reimbursed for the full cost of services to the individual.