New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 7 - HEALTH
Chapter 8 - RESIDENTIAL HEALTH FACILITIES
Part 3 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING RESIDENTIAL SHELTER CARE FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN
Section 7.8.3.28 - CHILDREN'S RIGHTS

Universal Citation: 7 NM Admin Code 7.8.3.28

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 6, March 26, 2024

All facilities licensed pursuant to these regulations must support, protect, and enhance the rights of children.

A. A facility must not make discriminatory distinction or refuse admission and services to any child based solely on consideration of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, physical or mental handicap.

B. At time of admission to a facility licensed pursuant to these regulations the child's parent or legal guardian will be given a copy of children's rights as listed below. These rights will also be posted in the facility:

(1) The right to confidentiality of records.

(2) The right to use his/her own personal possessions.

(3) The right to preparation and maintenance of accurate and complete records during any stay in the facility.

(4) The right to privacy.

(5) The right to humane care and environment.

(6) The right of religious worship.

(7) The right to receive visitors in private at reasonable times.

(8) The right to written and telephone access which includes the right to send and receive correspondence unopened by others and the right of private telephone conversations.

C. Any time a child's rights are restricted because of a treatment or program plan, or to protect the health, safety and welfare of the child, the reasons for the restriction of rights must be clearly documented in the child's record.

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