N.M. Admin. Code § 8.370.16.36

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 24, December 23, 2024

Section 8.370.16.36 - PROGRAM STATEMENT FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED RESIDENTS

A. Approval: Each facility serving residents who have a developmental disability and require active treatment shall submit a written program statement to the authority for approval.

B. Contents: The program statement shall detail the following:

(1) services to be provided;

(2) admission policies for developmentally disabled persons;

(3) program goals for developmentally disabled residents;

(4) description of program elements, including relationships, contracted services and arrangements with other health and social services agencies and programs.

(5) a designation of staff assigned to the care of developmentally disabled residents. Staff scheduling shall demonstrate consistency of staff involvement. Staff members shall have demonstrated skill in the management of these residents; and

(6) a description of care evaluation procedures for developmentally disabled residents. These procedures shall require that case evaluation results be incorporated into the individual resident's care plan and that individual plans of care be reviewed and revised as indicated by resident need.

N.M. Admin. Code § 8.370.16.36

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