New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 321 - SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
Part 11 - CRISIS TRIAGE CENTERS
Section 8.321.11.53 - SECURED ENVIRONMENT/OUTDOOR AREA

A. The CTC shall provide a secure environment for client safety. A secured environment is a CTC and grounds that have secured or monitored exits. A secured environment for facilities that offer residential services may include but is not limited to: double alarm systems; gates connected to the fire alarm; or tab alarms for residents at risk for elopement. Locked areas shall have an access code or key which CTC employees shall have on their person or available at all times in accordance with the Life Safety Code, NPFA 11, 212 or subsequent updates. For a CTC located within an existing licensed facility, a request for waiver may be submitted to the licensing authority containing an alternate plan for providing security for clients, provided that health, safety or welfare of the clients or staff would not be adversely affected.

B. In addition to the interior common areas required by this rule, a CTC providing residential services shall provide an outdoor secured environment independently accessible to residents for their yearround use.