N.M. Admin. Code § 8.371.2.93

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

Section 8.371.2.93 - SPEECH PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY SERVICES

The facility must provide speech pathology and audiology services through direct contact between speech pathologists and audiologist and clients, and working with other personnel, including but not limited to, teachers and direct care staff. Speech pathology and audiology services must include:

A. screening and evaluation of clients with respect to speech and hearing functions;

B. comprehensive audiological assessment of clients, as indicated by screening results that include tests of puretone air and bone conduction, speech audiometry and other procedures as necessary, and the assessment of the use of visual cues;

C. assessment of the use of amplification;

D. provision for procurement, maintenance and replacement of hearing aids, as specified by a qualified audiologist;

E. comprehensive speech and language evaluation of clients, as indicated by screening results including appraisal of articulation, voice, rhythm, and language;

F. participation in the continuing interdisciplinary evaluation of individual clients for purposes of beginning, monitoring, and following-up on individualized habilitation programs;

G. treatment services as an extension of the evaluation process that include:

(1) direct counseling with clients;

(2) consultation with appropriate staff for speech improvement and speech education activities;

(3) work with appropriate staff to develop specialized programs for developing each client's communication skills, in comprehension, including speech, reading, auditory training, hearing aid utilization and skills in expression, including improvement in articulation, voice, rhythm, and language.

H. participation in inservice training programs for direct care and other staff.

N.M. Admin. Code § 8.371.2.93

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