New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 370 - OVERSIGHT OF LICENSED HEALTHCARE FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY BASED WAIVER PROGRAMS
Part 14 - ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES FOR ADULTS
Section 8.370.14.25 - RESIDENT EVALUATION
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
A. A resident evaluation shall be completed by an appropriate staff member within 15 days prior to admission to determine the level of assistance that is needed and if the level of services required by the resident can be met by the facility.
B. The initial resident evaluation shall establish a baseline in the resident's functional status and thereafter assist with identifying resident changes. The resident evaluation shall be reviewed and updated at a minimum of every six months or when there is a significant change in the resident's health status.
C. The resident's evaluation shall be documented on a resident evaluation form and at a minimum include the following abilities, behaviors or status:
D. The resident evaluation shall include a history and physical examination and an evaluation report by a physician or a physician extender within six months of admission. A resident shall have a medical evaluation by a physician or a physician extender at least annually.
E. The resident evaluation shall be reviewed and if needed revised by a licensed practical nurse, registered nurse or physician extender at the time the individual service plan is reviewed, at a minimum of every six months or when a significant change in health status occurs.