N.M. Admin. Code § 8.371.2.35

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024

Section 8.371.2.35 - COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE CLIENTS, PARENTS/GUARDIANS

The facility must have an active program of communication with the client's and their families, that includes:

A. keeping client's families or legal guardians informed of resident activities that may be of interest to them and of significant changes in the client's condition;

B. answering communications from client's relatives promptly and appropriately;

C. allowing close relatives and guardians to visit at any reasonable hour, without prior notice, unless the client's needs limit visits;

D. allowing parents to visit any part of the facility that provides services to clients;

E. encouraging frequent and informal visits home by the clients;

F. having rules that make it easy to arrange visits home;

G. the facility must insure that individuals allowed to visit the facility under Subsection C of 8.371.2.35 NMAC above do not infringe on the privacy and rights of other clients.

N.M. Admin. Code § 8.371.2.35

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