New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 321 - SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
Part 8 - ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE SERVICES
Section 8.321.8.18 - REFERRAL

Universal Citation: 8 NM Admin Code 8.321.8.18

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024

There shall be written referral policies and procedures that facilitate client referral between the agency and other community service providers which include:

A. a description of the methods by which continuity of care is assured for the client;

B. a listing of resources that provide services to clients shall contain the following information:

(1) the name and location of the resource;

(2) the types of services the resource is able to provide;

(3) the individual to be contacted when making a referral to a resource;

(4) the resource's criteria for determining an individual's eligibility for its services; and

(5) the types of follow-up information that can be expected from the resource and how this information is to be communicated.

C. a procedure for referral and monitoring of person on a waiting list for admission to the referred agency;

D. current information shall be maintained on self-help groups, as well as procedures for referral to those groups;

E. all relationships with outside resources shall be approved by the director of the agency;

F. an agreement between the agency and outside resources on the degree of shared responsibility, if any, for client care; and

G. documentation of annual review and approval of the referral policies and procedures by the director of the agency.

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