New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 370 - OVERSIGHT OF LICENSED HEALTHCARE FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY BASED WAIVER PROGRAMS
Part 16 - REQUIREMENTS FOR LONG TERM CARE FACILITIES
Section 8.370.16.76 - DINING, RECREATION AND ACTIVITY AREAS
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
A. Multi-purpose space: The facility shall provide one or more furnished multi-purpose areas of adequate size for dining, diversional, and social activities of residents.
B. Lounge: At least one dayroom or lounge, shall be provided for use of the residents.
C. Size of dining rooms: Dining rooms shall be of sufficient size to seat all residents at no more than two shifts. Dining tables and chairs shall be provided. TV trays or portable card tables shall not be used as dining tables.
D. Space: If a multipurpose room is used for dining and diversional and social activities of residents, there shall be sufficient space to accommodate all activities and minimize their interference with each other.
E. Total area: The combined floor space of dining, recreation, and activity areas shall not be less than 25 square feet per bed. Solaria and lobby sitting areas, exclusive of traffic areas, shall be categorized as living room space.