N.M. Code R. § 8.10.2.10

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 11, June 11, 2024
Section 8.10.2.10 - PROVISION OF INTAKE SERVICES
A. PSD intake workers shall be available to receive reports of suspected child abuse or neglect 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including reports involving suspected abuse or neglect of children in in PSD custody.
B. PSD intake workers shall accept reports from individuals wishing to remain anonymous.
C. Intake services shall be conducted by CYFD employees designated as PSD intake workers.
D. PSD intake workers shall collect sufficient information from the reporter in order to make a screening decision.
E. PSD intake workers shall assign a priority to screened-in reports as outlined in 8.10.2.13 NMAC.
F. PSD intake supervisors shall review all screening and prioritization decisions.
G. Once approved by the PSD intake supervisor, the intake worker shall assign screened-in, prioritized reports to the appropriate county office for investigation within the timelines established by PSD.
H. Designated PSD intake workers may complete a national crime information center (NCIC) check on alleged perpetrators of child abuse or neglect.
I. PSD intake workers shall send all screend out reports to the New Mexico family resource connection (NMFRC) supervisor.

N.M. Code R. § 8.10.2.10

8.10.2.10 NMAC - Rp, 8.10.2.10 NMAC, 03/31/10; A, 02/29/12, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXII, Issue 10, May 25, 2021, eff. 5/25/2021