(1) Licensed and enrolled mental health centers may provide respite care services upon approval of enrollment and according to the written provider agreement between the provider and the department and the requirements of this subchapter.

(2) The provisions of ARM 37.85.402 shall apply for purposes of provider enrollment. Providers must enroll with the department's Medicaid fiscal agent in the same manner and according to the same requirements applicable under the Montana Medicaid program. The department may accept current Medicaid enrollment for purposes of enrollment, if the provider agrees, in a form acceptable to the department, to be bound by applicable requirements.

(3) For purposes of enrollment, providers must be and remain enrolled in the Montana Medicaid program for the same category of service and must meet the same qualifications and requirements that apply to the provider's category of service under the Montana Medicaid program.

(4) All providers of mental health services must maintain records which fully demonstrate the extent, nature, and medical necessity of services provided to youth with SED. These records must be retained for a period of at least six years and three months from the date of service in accordance with ARM 37.85.414.

(5) The provider of respite care services must ensure that its employees providing the services are:

(a) physically and mentally qualified to provide this service to the youth;

(b) aware of emergency assistance systems and crisis plans;

(c) knowledgeable of the physical and mental conditions of the youth;

(d) knowledgeable of common medications and related conditions of the youth; and

(e) capable of administering basic first aid.