N.M. Admin. Code § 8.370.20.44

Current through Register Vol. 36, No. 1, January 14, 2025
Section 8.370.20.44 - TOILET AND BATHING FACILITIES
A. Bathrooms must be completely enclosed. A window or mechanical system for ventilation must be provided.
B. Toilets and lavatories (hand washing sinks) must be provided for each sex in the following ratios in adult day care centers:
(1) One toilet for one to 15 participants.
(2) One toilet for each additional 15 participants or fraction thereof.
(3) Lavatories must be provided within each toilet room at a ratio of one to 40 participants.
(4) Toilet paper, soap, and disposable towels must be provided in all toilet rooms.
(5) The use of a common towel or wash cloth is prohibited.
(6) Bathrooms and lavatories must be cleaned as often as necessary to maintain a clean and sanitary condition.
C. Adult day care homes are required to have at least one toilet and one lavatory.
D. Facilities accepting participants with special bathing needs, or provide bathing as a service, will provide approved bathing facilities.

N.M. Admin. Code § 8.370.20.44

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