New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 370 - OVERSIGHT OF LICENSED HEALTHCARE FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY BASED WAIVER PROGRAMS
Part 15 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR BOARDING HOMES
Section 8.370.15.24 - SURVEY OR MONITORING VISITS

A. Application for licensure, whether initial or renewal, shall constitute permission for unrestricted entry into and survey of a boarding home by authorized licensing authority representatives during the pendency of the license application, and if licensed, during the licensure period.

B. The licensing authority shall perform on-site survey or monitoring visits at all boarding homes to determine compliance with this rule.

C. The boarding home shall provide the licensing authority full access to all boarding home operations, buildings and information related to the operation of the boarding home. Surveys may be announced or unannounced at the sole discretion of the licensing authority.

D. The most recent survey inspection reports and related correspondence shall be posted in a conspicuous public place in the boarding home.

E. Failure by the boarding home to provide the licensing authority access to the premises or information, including resident records, may result in the imposition of sanctions including but not limited to civil monetary penalties, license revocation or an order to cease and desist, as deemed appropriate by the licensing authority.