New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 321 - SPECIALIZED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
Part 8 - ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE SERVICES
Section 8.321.8.20 - ADMISSION TO ALCOHOL/DRUG TREATMENT FACILITY OF ADULTS FOUND NOT ABLE TO CONSENT
Universal Citation: 8 NM Admin Code 8.321.8.20
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
If a screening/intake/assessment shows that a person is found not able to consent to, admission to an agency, and the screening/intake/assessment shows that treatment services would be in the persons best interest and will be consistent with the least drastic means principle, then the agency may not admit the person without the consent of his guardian, except that the person may be admitted pursuant to 8.321.8.22 NMAC as an emergency admission while the person obtains a guardian or for a period not to exceed five days.
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