N.M. Admin. Code § 8.371.2.65

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

Section 8.371.2.65 - DIRECT CARE STAFF

Direct care staff must make care and development of the clients, their primary responsibility, this includes training of each client in the activities of daily living and in the development of self-help and social skills.

A. The facility management must insure that the direct care staff are not diverted from their primary responsibilities by housekeeping or clerical duties or other activities not related to client care.

B. Members of the direct care staff from all shifts must participate in appropriate activities relating to the care and development of the client including at least, referral, planning, initiation, coordination, implementation, follow-through, monitoring and evaluation.

N.M. Admin. Code § 8.371.2.65

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