N.M. Admin. Code § 8.321.8.18

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 20, October 22, 2024

Section 8.321.8.18 - REFERRAL

There shall be written referral policies and procedures that facilitate client referral between the agency and other community service providers which include:

A. a description of the methods by which continuity of care is assured for the client;

B. a listing of resources that provide services to clients shall contain the following information:

(1) the name and location of the resource;

(2) the types of services the resource is able to provide;

(3) the individual to be contacted when making a referral to a resource;

(4) the resource's criteria for determining an individual's eligibility for its services; and

(5) the types of follow-up information that can be expected from the resource and how this information is to be communicated.

C. a procedure for referral and monitoring of person on a waiting list for admission to the referred agency;

D. current information shall be maintained on self-help groups, as well as procedures for referral to those groups;

E. all relationships with outside resources shall be approved by the director of the agency;

F. an agreement between the agency and outside resources on the degree of shared responsibility, if any, for client care; and

G. documentation of annual review and approval of the referral policies and procedures by the director of the agency.

N.M. Admin. Code § 8.321.8.18

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXV, Issue 12, June 25, 2024, eff. 7/1/2024