New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 370 - OVERSIGHT OF LICENSED HEALTHCARE FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY BASED WAIVER PROGRAMS
Part 19 - REQUIREMENTS FOR INHOME AND INPATIENT HOSPICE CARE
Section 8.370.19.40 - PATIENT LIVING AREA

(1) Each patient room shall be directly accessible from a corridor, activity room, or common area.

(2) Each sleeping room shall have a clear window or relite area of approximately one-tenth of the usable floor area providing for patient visibility of the out-of-doors.

(3) No room more than two feet, six inches below grade shall be used for the housing of patients. Private patient rooms have at least 100 square feet of usable floor space. Multi-patient rooms shall provide not less than 80 square feet of usable floor area per bed. There shall not be less than seven and one-half foot ceiling height over the usable floor area.

(4) Each patient shall be provided an enclosed space suitable for hanging garments and storage of personal belongings within their room or in an area nearby patient rooms. There shall be a provision for secure storage of patient valuables.

(5) Each patient shall be provided a bed appropriate to the special needs and size of the patient with a cleanable mattress which is in good repair and a cleanable or disposable pillow.

(6) Room furnishing shall be provided and maintained in a clean and safe condition.

(7) Patient beds shall be spaced so that they do not interfere with entrance, exit or traffic flow within the room. Patient rooms shall be of a dimension and conformation allowing not less than three feet between beds.