N.M. Admin. Code § 8.370.20.61

Current through Register Vol. 36, No. 1, January 14, 2025

Section 8.370.20.61 - CARE AND SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

In addition to all other requirements contained in these regulations, facilities providing care and services to adults with special needs including respite care, must comply with the following:

A. Facilities which are able to appropriately mainstream special needs adults may do so at their own discretion.

B. An adult with a severe diagnosed mental or physical handicap may be admitted to a facility upon the written recommendation of a licensed physician or therapist.

C. The facility must make appropriate provisions to meet the needs of adults who require special services such as additional space, wide doors, halls, ramps and specially equipped toilet rooms.

D. The licensing authority may require higher staff/ adult ratios and staff qualifications to properly care for the adults with special needs, if deemed necessary.

N.M. Admin. Code § 8.370.20.61

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