New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 370 - OVERSIGHT OF LICENSED HEALTHCARE FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY BASED WAIVER PROGRAMS
Part 18 - REQUIREMENTS FOR FACILITIES PROVIDING OUTPATIENT MEDICAL SERVICES AND INFIRMARIES
Section 8.370.18.54 - COMMON ELEMENTS FOR OUTPATIENTS FACILITIES

Universal Citation: 8 NM Admin Code 8.370.18.54

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

The following shall apply to each outpatient facility, with additions or modifications as noted for each specific type of outpatient facility in other sections of these regulations or not applicable based on scope of services provided by the facility. Administration and public areas:

A. Entrance shall be able to accommodate wheelchairs.

B. Public services shall include:

(1) conveniently accessible wheelchair storage;

(2) a reception and information counter or desk;

(3) waiting areas: where an organized pediatric service is provided by the outpatient facility, provisions shall be made for separating pediatric and adult patients;

(4) conveniently accessible public toilets;

(5) conveniently accessible drinking fountain(s).

C. Interview space(s) for private interviews related to social service, medical information, etc., shall be provided.

D. General or individual office(s) for business transactions, records, administrative, and professional staff shall be provided.

E. Clerical space or rooms for typing, clerical work, and filing, separated from public areas for confidentiality, shall be provided.

F. Special storage for staff personal effects with locking drawers or cabinets (may be individual desks or cabinets) shall be provided. Such storage shall be near individual work stations and staff controlled.

G. General storage facilities for supplies and equipment shall be provided.

H. Nurses station(s) shall have a work counter, communication system, space for supplies, and provisions for charting.

I. Drug distribution station which may be part of the nurses station and shall include a work counter, sink, refrigerator, and locked storage for biologicals and drugs.

J. Clean storage consisting of a separate room or closet for storing clean and sterile supplies shall be provided and shall be in addition to that of cabinets and shelves.

K. Soiled holding which provides for separate collection, storage, and disposal of soiled materials.

L. Sterilizing procedures may be done on or off site, or disposables may be used to satisfy functional needs.

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